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MYP Physics · 09 · structured

Pulse meets a fixed end

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Demand
demanding
Marks
5
Topics
1
Answer
Complete
Question5 marks

An upward pulse on a rope reaches a fixed end. Describe the reflected pulse and explain what happens to speed if the rope and tension are unchanged.

Task interpretation

What a complete response should do

Build a visible chain from the information given to the quantity or statement requested.

Split the problem into linked stages and state why each relationship applies.

Response type
structured
Allocation
5 marks
Demand
demanding
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