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14.3 Boundary Behavior of Waves and Polarization
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A pulse traveling on a heavy rope toward a light string.
A pulse traveling on a heavy rope toward a light string.
An upright transverse wave pulse is generated on a heavy rope that is joined to a light, thin string under the same tension. The pulse travels toward the boundary between the two media. Which of the following correctly describes the orientation of the reflected pulse and the speed of the transmitted pulse in the light string relative to its initial speed in the heavy rope?

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