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Chapter 16: Q. 6 (page 451)

Draw the snapshot graph D(x, t = 0 s) at t = 0 s for the wave shown in FIGURE EX16.6.

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The snapshot graph of the wave has been shown

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01

Write the given information 

The history graph of the wave is given at distance x=2m
The velocity of the wave is given as v= 1 m/.sec
The wave is traveling to the right.

02

To draw the snapshot graph of the wave at time t= 0 sec 

A snapshot graph shows the displacement of the wave with respect to the position at a given time whereas a history graph shows the displacement of the wave with respect to the time at a given position.


Analyze the history graph

  • With every second, the wave travels 1-meter to the right
  • In 4 seconds, the wave would travel 4-meters


The snapshot graph is shown below.

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