A Wave Pulse Traveling to the Right Along a Thin

question 10

Multiple Choice

A wave pulse traveling to the right along a thin cord reaches a discontinuity where the rope becomes thinner and lighter. What is the orientation of the reflected and transmitted pulses?

• A)both are right side up
• B)the reflected pulse returns right side up while the transmitted pulse is inverted
• C)the reflected pulse returns inverted while the transmitted pulse is right side up
• D)both are inverted
• E)It is impossible to predict.

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