In transverse waves, such as a traveling pulse on a string, particles achieve maximum velocity at the equilibrium point but appear to stop due to the nature of wave propagation. This phenomenon is distinct from continuous waves, where maximum speed occurs at the zero crossing. The maximum speed in a single pulse occurs at the steepest part of the pulse, and as the particle approaches the equilibrium position (displacement = 0), it decelerates. Understanding the dynamics of single pulses is crucial for accurately interpreting wave behavior.
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It does?pyctz said:in transverse wave when a particle move down it has maximum velocity at equilibrium point , why it stop suddenly at this point?
yesnasu said:It does?
a disturbance in one region ofnasu said:What makes you think this? Do you have a specific example in mind?
explain about single pulse,sophiecentaur said:I can appreciate how it may look as if the string stops. But you would need to see exactly how the single pulse is formed and how it's actually driven.
I it may be that your OP is based on what you have learned about continuous waves ( even just simple sine waves) where the maximum speed is at the zero crossing. Things are different for single pulses.