Question
Question: A pulse of wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string it wi...
A pulse of wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string it will be reflected back with
A
A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed.
B
The same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal of velocity
C
A phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
D
The same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity reversed.
Answer
A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed.
Explanation
Solution
On reflection from a fixed end, there is a phase change of π.