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Medium
Question
When two identical traveling waves are superimposed, the velocity of the resultant wave__________________?
A
decreases
B
increases
C
remains unchanged
✓ Official correct answer
D
becomes zero
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A
decreases
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B
increases
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C
remains unchanged
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D
becomes zero
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Explanation
Wave speed is determined by the properties of the medium, not by superposition with another wave, so it remains unchanged when two identical waves overlap.
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