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A wave travels on a light string. The equation of the wave is y=A sin(kx+wt+30+180), it is reflected from a heavy string tied to an end of the light string at x= 0. If 64% of the incident energy is reflected then what is the equation of the reflected wave?

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y=A sin(kxwt+30)
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y=A sin(kx+wt+30)
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y=0.8A sin(kxwt+30)
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y=0.8A sin(kx+wt+30)
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Solution

The correct option is C y=0.8A sin(kxwt+30)
Energy reflected = 64% of incident energy
Hence, amplitude of reflected wave =64100A=0.8A
As wave is reflected from a denser medium, phase change of 180 will take place. Moreover, it will travel along negative x-axis.
Hence, equation of reflected wave is y=0.8A sin(kxwt+30)

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