Multiple Choice
Two pulses of identical shape travel toward each other in opposite directions on a string, as shown in the drawing.Which one of the following statements concerning this situation is true?
A) The pulses will reflect from each other.
B) The pulses will diffract from each other.
C) The pulses will interfere to produce a standing wave.
D) The pulses will pass through each other and produce beats.
E) As the pulses pass through each other, they will interfere destructively.
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