A Wave Pulse Traveling to the Right Along a Thin

question 47

Multiple Choice

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 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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