Answer:
Explanation:
The reflection coefficients is given by ρ =
R−Z0
R+Z0
where R is the Th´evenin impedance at the relevant
end of the line. This gives (a) ρS = −0.818, ρL = 0 so a pulse at VS will travel down the line as a
forward wave and stop when it reaches the load (no reflections), (b) ρS = −0.818, ρL = 0.818 so a
positive pulse at VS will travel down the line as a forward wave, be reflected at x = L and travel
back towards the source as a backward wave. When it reaches x = 0 it will be reflected and inverted
and will result in a negative pulse traveling as a forward wave. This whole process will be repeated
for ever and you will get an infinite sequence of pulses each one smaller than than the previous one,
(c) ρS = 0, ρL = 0.818 so a positive pulse at VS will travel down the line as a forward wave, be
reflected at x = L and then travel back towards x = 0 where it will stop.