Exercises 4.3: Normal modes of finite chain

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4.3.1 Each of the two figures shows the displacement vs. time for three successive atoms in the chain when the chain is in one of its normal modes of motion.

A) Are the boundary conditions for figure A) periodic or fixed?

B) Are the boundary conditions for figure B) periodic or fixed?