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A transverse wave is described by . If the wave travels from a medium with linear mass density to a medium with linear mass density , what is the ratio of the amplitude of the reflected wave to the incident wave?

  1. A.
  2. B.
  3. C.
  4. D.
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Correct answer: A

Solution

Using boundary conditions of continuity of displacement and transverse force at the interface, the reflection coefficient is given by . Since , substituting gives .

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