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Can two waves of the same frequency and amplitude travelling in the same direction give rise to a stationary wave after superposition ?

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To determine whether two waves of the same frequency and amplitude traveling in the same direction can give rise to a stationary wave after superposition, we can analyze the situation step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define the Waves**: Let the first wave be represented by the equation: \[ y_1 = A \sin(\omega t - kx) ...
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