Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
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Author: Tipler
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Chapter 16, Problem 1P
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To sketch: the wave function for given values of t .

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Introduction:

The wave function at t=0 is given. The speeds of pulses are used to determine the position for given times.

Draw wave function for t=1.0s .

  Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Chapter 16, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  1

Draw wave function for t=2.0s .

  Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Chapter 16, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  2

Draw wave function for t=3.0s .

  Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Chapter 16, Problem 1P , additional homework tip  3

Conclusion:

Thus, the wave function for given values of t is shown above.

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