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Chapter 9.2, Problem 1bT
Compare the speed of a pulse in one spring to the speed of a pulse in the other spring. Make this comparison in twoways:
1. Use the information Contained in two or more snapshots. Explain.
2. Use the information contained in only a single snapshot (e.g., snapshot 8). Explain.
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