A Wave on a String Is Represented by the Wave

question 32

Multiple Choice

A wave on a string is represented by the wave function y(x, t) = Asin(kx - ùt) . When it reflects at a loose end, what is the wave function of the reflected wave?

• A)y(x, t) = Asin(kx - ùt)
• B)y(x, t) = -Asin(kx + ùt)
• C)y(x, t) = Asin(kx + ùt)
• D)y(x, t) = -Asin(kx - ùt)

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