Pulses Superposition: After 5s & 1cm/s Velocity

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In summary, two pulses traveling towards each other at 1 cm/s on a long string at t = 0 s will result in a superposition after t = 5 s, with the leading edges of each pulse stacking on top of each other. Drawing a picture and stacking the overlapped portions confirms this.
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1. Two pulses are traveling towards each other at 1 cm/s on a long string at t = 0 s, as shown below.
,after t=5s and velcoity=1cm/s what would be the shape of the pulses:



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Where will the leading edge of each pulse be after 5 s? Draw a picture of each pulse and, where they overlap, stack them up like boxes. That's superposition.
 
  • #3
so this means number second one?
i drew both pulses and stacked the overlaping and left the others alone.
 
  • #4
I would say you are correct.
 
  • #5
Thanks a lot for your help.:smile:
 

1. What is pulses superposition?

Pulses superposition refers to the phenomenon in which two or more pulses of the same type (e.g. sound, light, or mechanical) overlap and combine to form a new pulse with a different shape or amplitude.

2. How does pulses superposition occur?

Pulses superposition occurs when two or more pulses travel through the same medium at the same time. As they overlap, their amplitudes add together, resulting in a new pulse with a different shape or amplitude.

3. What happens after 5 seconds in pulses superposition?

After 5 seconds in pulses superposition, the overlapping pulses will continue to propagate through the medium, interacting with each other and potentially creating a new pulse with a different shape or amplitude.

4. What is the significance of a velocity of 1cm/s in pulses superposition?

The velocity of 1cm/s in pulses superposition refers to the speed at which the pulses are traveling through the medium. This velocity can affect the resulting superposition, as well as the time it takes for the pulses to interact and create a new pulse.

5. How is pulses superposition used in real-world applications?

Pulses superposition is used in a variety of real-world applications, such as in medical imaging techniques like ultrasound and in communication technologies like radio and television broadcasting. It is also used in the study of waves and wave behaviors in physics and engineering.

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