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Waves

Reflection of Waves

All waves can be reflected.

A wave is reflected at the boundary of the medium through which it is travelling or at any point where there is a change in the wave velocity. Reflection of waves can be studied by observing waves on springs.

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Reflection at a fixed end
a phase change occurs		   Reflection at a free end
no phase change occurs

 

© David Hoult 2008