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Discuss about the formation of waves on stretched string? |
| Answer» Solution :Take a long string and tie ONE end of the string to the wall as shown in Figrue. 11.4 (a). A QUICK jerk, is 92 a bump (LIKE pulse) is produced in the strig as shown in Figure 11.4(b). Such a disturbance is sudden and it LASTS for a short duration, hence it is known as a wave pulse. If jerks are given continuously then the waves produced are standing waves. Similar waves are produced by a PLUCKED string in a guitar. | |