A plane longitudinal wave in air is given by and moves towards the open end of a…

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Problem

A plane longitudinal wave in air is given by

y_i = A \sin(\omega t - kx)

and moves towards the open end of a narrow pipe located at

x = 0

. Which expression can represent the wave reflected from the open end? (a)

-A\sin(\omega t + kx)

(b)

A\sin(\omega t + kx)

(c)

A\sin(\omega t - kx)

(d)

A\sin(\omega t + kx + \dfrac{\pi}{2})