How Does Linear Density Affect Wave Reflection in Composite Strings?

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between linear density and wave reflection in composite strings, specifically two strings with lengths l1 and l2 and linear densities ρ1 and ρ2. The goal is to derive the ratio of the reflected wave (y_r) to the incident wave (y_i) in terms of these parameters. The provided wave function, y = y_0 sin(kx - ωt), lacks direct reference to linear densities, prompting the need for further analysis and guidance on how to incorporate these factors into the solution.

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Homework Statement


The composite string consists of two strings having lengths of l1 and l2, and linear densities [tex]\rho[/tex]1 and [tex]\rho[/tex]2

Find y[tex]_{r}[/tex] / y[tex]_{i}[/tex] in terms of l1 and l2, and [tex]\rho[/tex]1 and [tex]\rho[/tex]2

Homework Equations


y[tex]_{r}[/tex] is the wave reflected from the "interface" of the two strings, and y[tex]_{i}[/tex] is the incident wave from the left of the string with length l1 and linear density [tex]\rho[/tex]1

The Attempt at a Solution


actually, i don't know. my professor provided me only with the string wave function, y=yosin(kx-[tex]\omega[/tex]t), which obviously has no mention of linear densities.

Help please. any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks ^_^
 
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