Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 11 - Oscillations and Waves - Misconceptual Questions - Page 322: 10

Answer

Choice A.

Work Step by Step

Waves obey the principle of superposition. At any point on the rope, the total displacement is the algebraic sum of the displacements from the 2 waves. In other words, the waves pass through one another.
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