College Physics (10th Edition)
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Chapter 12, Problem 14P
In Figure 12.38, each pulse is traveling on a string at 1 cm/s, and each square represents 1 cm. Draw the shape of the string at the end of 6 s, 7 s, and 8 s.
Figure 12.38 Problem 14
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