Question
Explain why (or how):
The shape of a pulse gets distorted during propagation in a dispersive medium.
The shape of a pulse gets distorted during propagation in a dispersive medium.
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Answer
A sound pulse is a combination of waves of different wavelength. As waves of different $\lambda$ travel in a dispersive medium with different velocities, therefore, the shape of the pulse gets distorted.
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