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When two plane progressive waves travelling in same direction superimpose over each other, the velocity of the resultant wave will

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increase

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remain unchanged

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be zero

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decrease

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Solution

The correct option is B remain unchanged
When two plane progressive waves travelling in same direction superimpose over each other, the velocity of the resultant wave will remain unchanged. Velocity depends on the medium only.

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