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3 March, 17:54

Is it ever possible for one sound wave in air to overtake and pass another? Explain.

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  1. 3 March, 19:18
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    Since all sound waves travel in air at the same speed (the speed of sound for that temperature of air), one sound wave cannot overtake and pass another. Asses: sound can have different speeds in air due to the temperature, but all sound will travel through that air at the same speed.
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