2 - Boundary Effects – Reflection & Transmission
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Practice Questions
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What happens to a wave reflected from a fixed end?
💡 Hint: Think about how a mirror reflects light.
Define the reflection coefficient.
💡 Hint: Look for terms like 'ratio' or 'proportion'.
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What happens to the wave when it reflects off a fixed end?
💡 Hint: Think about how a wave behaves in a mirror.
True or False: The transmission coefficient can never exceed 1.
💡 Hint: Consider energy conservation in wave interactions.
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A wave encounters a boundary where Z1 = 50 and Z2 = 100. If the incident wave has an amplitude of 10 units, what are the amplitudes of the reflected and transmitted waves?
💡 Hint: Use the formulas for calculating reflections.
Design a basic speaker system showing how impedance matching can enhance sound quality. Describe your findings.
💡 Hint: Research different speaker types and their impedances in your design.
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