Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Waves-I - Problems - Page 475: 54d

Answer

Negative

Work Step by Step

The equation for one of the two waves be of the form: $y(x, t)=y_m\sin(kx+\omega t)$ The other wave has the same amplitude and wavelength and travel through each other, i.e., in opposite direction. Therefore, the the sign in front of $\omega$ of other wave will negative.
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