Physics

Physics

Problem

A wave pulse moves along a stretched string where the wave speed is 6 m ⁣⋅ ⁣s−16\,\text{m}\!\cdot\!\text{s}^{-1}. Upon reaching a junction, it enters a section of the same string in which the wave speed is 12 m ⁣⋅ ⁣s−112\,\text{m}\!\cdot\!\text{s}^{-1}. Which choice best describes the reflected pulse at the junction? a) The reflected pulse is inverted because the pulse encounters a faster medium. b) No reflection occurs; the entire pulse is transmitted. c) The reflected pulse is upright because the pulse encounters a faster medium. d) The reflected pulse is inverted because the pulse encounters a slower medium.

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