2.1 - Reflection at a Fixed End
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What happens to a transverse wave when it hits a fixed end?
💡 Hint: Think about how peaks and troughs change.
Define wave inversion.
💡 Hint: How does the wave's shape change?
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What occurs when a transverse wave reflects off a fixed end?
💡 Hint: Think of how peaks become troughs.
True or False: The wave's amplitude is the same for the incoming and reflected waves.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of inversion while reflecting.
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A sinusoidal wave is defined as y(x, t) = 3sin(2πx - 4πt). When it reflects off a fixed end, what will be the equation of the reflected wave?
💡 Hint: Pay attention to the inversion effect!
In an experiment, a wave with an amplitude of 2m reflects from a fixed boundary. Discuss the implications of wave amplitude upon reflection.
💡 Hint: What happens to the peak of the wave during inversion?
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