When two waves in the same medium hit each other, the resulting displacement of the medium is

1. Either larger or smaller than the displacement of either wave acting alone, depending on the signs of the displacements of the two waves.

2. Always larger than the displacement due to either wave acting alone.

3. Always smaller than the displacement due to either wave acting alone.

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Randy Kane · Answer 1

1. Either larger or smaller than the displacement of either wave acting alone, depending on the signs of the displacements of the two waves.