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Two equivalent sinusoidal waves travel toward each other on a spring they interfere. What if the waves traveling toward each other aren't sinusoidal but a series of pulses as seen in the picture? What effect does this have on the spring?

Two equivalent sinusoidal waves travel toward each other on a spring they interfere-example-1

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Answer:

Superposition would take place

Step-by-step explanation:

The waves would interfere with one another either in the form of Constructive Interference or Destructive Interference.

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