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Why wave motion is doubly periodic?

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Wave motion is doubly periodic because it repeats itself after an equal interval of time and space. 

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Superposition of Waves
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Chapter 6: Superposition of Waves - Very Short Answer

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SCERT Maharashtra Physics [English] 12 Standard HSC
Chapter 6 Superposition of Waves
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