Question:

A pulse or a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back with

Options :

  • a) The same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity reversed
  • (b) A phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
  • c) The same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal of velocity
  • d) A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed

Answer :

d) A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed

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