Reflection of Waves (Pulse Waves) – What’s the Difference Between Fixed-End Reflection and Free-End Reflection?

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Description :
    This is a page for understanding the difference in reflection of a pulse wave at a fixed end and a free end.
● You can control the progression of time using buttons such as [>]. Pressing [0] will reset the time to zero.
● By checking the checkboxes, you can change various display options.<
● In the [Superposition] mode, you can adjust the position of the overlapping waves by dragging with your mouse (on a PC) or sliding your finger across the screen (on a tablet).
● The [f] slider allows you to control the frequency of the wave. The initial value is 100, and it can be adjusted within the range of 50 to 200.
● The [v] slider lets you control the wave speed. The initial value is 100, adjustable between 70 and 200.

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