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Reflection applies to both transverse and longitudinal waves, confirming option c as correct. Increasing the mass of the bob on a spring will increase the period of vibrations, as indicated by the formula T=2π√(m/k). Releasing a spring from progressively larger displacements will also increase the maximum velocity of the bob, based on the relationship vmax=2π*displacement/T. The discussion emphasizes the nature of light as a transverse wave and sound as a longitudinal wave. Overall, the answers provided for the homework questions are affirmed as correct.
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Homework Statement


1.Reflection goes with
a. longitudnal wave
b.trasnsverse wave
c. both
d.neither
2.
if mass of teh bob on a springs are increased, howe whould that affet the period of the vibrations?

3. if a spring is released fr. progressively larger displacments, how owould this affect eh e max. velocity of teh bob.

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The Attempt at a Solution



1. transverse, because reflection refers to light right?
2. increase becase T=2pi(sq.root(m/k))
3.increase because vmax=2pi*displacement/(T)
 
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For the answer to number 1) What kind of wave is light? Does light reflect? What kind of wave is sound? Ever hear an echo? (Check Wikipedia if you don't know the answers to my questions)

Your answer to 2) and 3) are correct.
 
yes it does. light is transverse and sounds is longitudinal...so i guess the answer is c. both.
 
phys1618 said:
yes it does. light is transverse and sounds is longitudinal...so i guess the answer is c. both.

Yup!
 
thank you.
 
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