Two identical pulses travel along the same string

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Waves Sound and Physical Optics · Waves Sound and Physical Optics

Problem

Two identical pulses travel along the same string. Pulse X has a maximum displacement of

3.0\,\text{cm}

, and pulse Y has a maximum displacement of

5.0\,\text{cm}

. Determine the ratio

E_Y / E_X

of the energies carried by the two pulses.