A pulse is moving toward the end of a spring with a speed of 80 cm/s. It is not known whether the end is a fixed end or a free end. The diagrams below show the shape of the pulse at t = 0 s and at t = 1 s. Is the end of the spring a free end or a fixed end? Explain. If there is not enough information, state so explicitly. please write in key board. Thank you.

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#### Pulse Reflection in a Spring

A pulse is moving toward the end of a spring with a speed of 80 cm/s. It is not known whether the end is a fixed end or a free end.

The diagrams below show the shape of the pulse at \( t = 0 \) s and at \( t = 1 \) s.

**Graph Explanation:**

- **T = 0s Diagram:**
  - The graph displays a pulse moving toward a wall.
  - The pulse begins at position 2 and peaks at position 4, reaching a height of +3.
  - It returns to 0 by position 6, dips below at position 8 reaching -1, and returns to 0 again at position 10.
  - Scale: 1 square = 10 cm.

- **T = 1s Diagram:**
  - Shows the pulse after 1 second.
  - The pulse is now reflected back toward the starting position.
  - Its peak has moved to position 11, and it falls to 0 at position 14.

**Question:**
Is the end of the spring a free end or a fixed end? [Explain](#).

If there is not enough information, please state so explicitly.

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### Analysis

- **Fixed End:** If the pulse inverts upon reflection, typically indicating a fixed end.
- **Free End:** If the pulse reflects without inversion, it is generally a free end.

To determine the nature of the end, examine the pulse behavior at \( t = 1 \) s and compare it with \( t = 0 \) s. Please provide your keyboard-written explanation based on your analysis.

Thank you.
Transcribed Image Text:### Transcription for Educational Website: #### Pulse Reflection in a Spring A pulse is moving toward the end of a spring with a speed of 80 cm/s. It is not known whether the end is a fixed end or a free end. The diagrams below show the shape of the pulse at \( t = 0 \) s and at \( t = 1 \) s. **Graph Explanation:** - **T = 0s Diagram:** - The graph displays a pulse moving toward a wall. - The pulse begins at position 2 and peaks at position 4, reaching a height of +3. - It returns to 0 by position 6, dips below at position 8 reaching -1, and returns to 0 again at position 10. - Scale: 1 square = 10 cm. - **T = 1s Diagram:** - Shows the pulse after 1 second. - The pulse is now reflected back toward the starting position. - Its peak has moved to position 11, and it falls to 0 at position 14. **Question:** Is the end of the spring a free end or a fixed end? [Explain](#). If there is not enough information, please state so explicitly. --- ### Analysis - **Fixed End:** If the pulse inverts upon reflection, typically indicating a fixed end. - **Free End:** If the pulse reflects without inversion, it is generally a free end. To determine the nature of the end, examine the pulse behavior at \( t = 1 \) s and compare it with \( t = 0 \) s. Please provide your keyboard-written explanation based on your analysis. Thank you.
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