Standing Waves on a String: a Wave Pulse Traveling to the Right

question 19

Multiple Choice

Standing waves on a string: A wave pulse traveling to the right along a thin cord reaches a discontinuity where the rope becomes thicker and heavier. What is the orientation of the reflected and transmitted pulses?

• A) Both pulses 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 pulses are inverted.

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