Question: Is it possible for two waves traveling in the same direction to produce a wave (when they interfere) that has a smaller height (amplitude) than

Is it possible for two waves traveling in the same direction to produce a wave (when they interfere) that has a smaller height (amplitude) than either of the individual waves? Explain.

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