Problem: (1) The music was written by A. T. Ummer and the lyrics by Koorkkancheri Sugathan and Poovachal Khader were composed .
(2) The music was composed by A. T. Ummer and lyrics was written by Koorkkancheri Sugathan and Poovachal Khader .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) This was a limited release -- only 300 red vinyl and 200 black vinyl copies were issued .
(2) This was a limited release -- only 300 black vinyl and 200 red vinyl copies were printed out .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) An optical waveguide is a rectangular structure that guides electromagnetic waves in the physical spectrum . Ordinary types of optical waveguides include optical fibres and optical waveguides .
(2) An optical waveguide is a rectangular structure that guides electromagnetic waves in the physical spectrum . Common types of optical waveguides include optical fiber and optical waveguides .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The static component is the entire soil resistance minus the dynamic component .
(2) The static component is the total soil resistance minus the dynamic component ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes