Snapshot graph of Superposition

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The discussion revolves around creating snapshot graphs of two waves approaching each other at a speed of 1.0 m/s, specifically from t = 1s to t = 6s. The original poster expresses frustration over their solution approach, which involves shifting the graphs based on the waves' velocity. A key point is the clarification that the initial image represents a single graph, D(x), rather than two separate graphs. The poster is encouraged to provide additional images to illustrate their progress, particularly at t = 3s. The focus remains on accurately depicting the wave behavior over time.
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Homework Statement


The figure is a snapshot graph at t = 0s of two waves approaching each other at 1.0 m/s. Draw six snapshot graphs, stacked vertically, showing the string at 1s intervals from t = 1s to t = 6s.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Apparently I'm an idiot because this question is very easy. I literally shifted the graphs according to their velocity vector over 1m after each second. What am I doing wrong?
 
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You realize that the image shown for t=0 is one graph, D(x), not two graphs. You might want to attach an image of what you did at, say, t=3.
 

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