c$.$ Consider a pulse incident on the free end of a spring as shown.

i$.$ Would the reflected and incident pulses be on the same side of the spring or on opposite sides?

same side because here is a free$-$end

Would you expect the incident and reflected pulses to have the same leading edge or different leading edges? Explain.

same leading edge since its reflected the same.

ii$.$ Sketch your prediction for the shape of the reflected pulse on the diagram at right.