Chapter 16: Q36P (page 474)
Four waves are to be sent along the same string, in the same direction:
What is the amplitude of the resultant wave?
Short Answer
There is no resultant wave. Hence the amplitude is zero.
Chapter 16: Q36P (page 474)
Four waves are to be sent along the same string, in the same direction:
What is the amplitude of the resultant wave?
There is no resultant wave. Hence the amplitude is zero.
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