A harmonic wave of wavelength travels along a light string toward a junction with a…
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Problem
A harmonic wave of wavelength 0.80m travels along a light string toward a junction with a heavier string. The wave speed in the light string is 4.0m/s, while in the heavier string it is 2.0m/s. Which of the following gives the ratio of the wavelength of the reflected wave in the light string to the wavelength of the transmitted wave in the heavier string?
(a) 1:1
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:2