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18. Waves & Sound - Part 3 of 3
18. Waves & Sound / Wave Interference / Problem 10
Problem 10

On a string, as shown, two wave pulses move with equal speed of 8.0 cm/s towards each other. At the start of the observation, the pulses are 20 cm apart between their peaks. Draw the wave pulses' positions at t = 1.0 s, t = 1.5 s, and t = 2.0 s.


Two identical wave pulses on a string moving toward each other at 8.0 cm/s, initially 20 cm apart.