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Pulse reflection: Correcting a common textbook error.

Authors :
Johns, Robert H.
Source :
Physics Teacher. Oct95, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p442. 1p. 1 Diagram.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Corrects a common college physics textbook error in which the behavior of a pulse in a string when it exerts force on the fixed end is not adequately described. Pulse reflection; Relationship with other common wave motions on a string.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MOTION
*ELASTIC waves

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
33
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9601165100
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.2344261