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Amith2006
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Sir,
When a wave is reflected from a free end or a rigid end, will there be a change in amplitude always?
When a wave is reflected from a free end or a rigid end, will there be a change in amplitude always?
Amith2006 said:Sir,
When a wave is reflected from a free end or a rigid end, will there be a change in amplitude always?
I think Yes.Amith2006 said:Sir,
When a wave is reflected from a free end or a rigid end, will there be a change in amplitude always?
Amith2006 said:I think Yes.
Amplitude is the maximum displacement or distance that a particle in a wave oscillates from its resting position. It is usually measured from the equilibrium point of the wave to the crest or trough.
When a wave reflects off of a fixed boundary, the amplitude remains the same. This means that the maximum displacement of the wave remains constant, but the direction of the wave may change.
When a wave reflects off of a free boundary, the amplitude is inverted. This means that the maximum displacement of the wave changes direction, resulting in a reflected wave with the same amplitude but opposite direction.
No, the amplitude of a reflected wave cannot be greater than the amplitude of the incident wave. This is because the amplitude of a wave is determined by the energy of the wave, and energy cannot be created or destroyed by reflection.
The amplitude of a reflected wave is equal to the amplitude of the incident wave, unless the wave reflects off of a free boundary. In that case, the amplitude will be inverted but still have the same magnitude.