Wave Pulse Interference After Reflection · PhysicsBowl 2011 #24
Physics
Problem
Two wave pulses travel to the right toward a rigid boundary as shown. After reflection of the triangular pulse, the pulses will interfere. Which one of the following pictures best represents the superposition of the pulses when the centers of the individual pulses coincide?
[Figure: Shows two wave pulses - one triangular and one rectangular - approaching a rigid boundary]
(A) [Wave diagram A]
(B) [Wave diagram B]
(C) [Wave diagram C]
(D) [Wave diagram D]
(E) [Wave diagram E]