In that case, however, it is not the displacement, but the pressure (or density) wave that must have zeros at the ends (since the ends are open, the pressure there must be just the average atmospheric...In that case, however, it is not the displacement, but the pressure (or density) wave that must have zeros at the ends (since the ends are open, the pressure there must be just the average atmospheric pressure; note that the pressure or density waves in a sound wave do not give the absolute pressure or density, but the deviation, positive or negative, from the average).
In that case, however, it is not the displacement, but the pressure (or density) wave that must have zeros at the ends (since the ends are open, the pressure there must be just the average atmospheric...In that case, however, it is not the displacement, but the pressure (or density) wave that must have zeros at the ends (since the ends are open, the pressure there must be just the average atmospheric pressure; note that the pressure or density waves in a sound wave do not give the absolute pressure or density, but the deviation, positive or negative, from the average).
Complex waves are more interesting, even beautiful, but they look formidable. Most waves appear complex because they result from several simple waves adding together. Luckily, the rules for adding wav...Complex waves are more interesting, even beautiful, but they look formidable. Most waves appear complex because they result from several simple waves adding together. Luckily, the rules for adding waves are quite simple.