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If two waves, originating from sources represented by y1=4sin(ωt) and y2=3sin(ωt+π3) interfere at a point. The amplitude of that point will be about,

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Solution

The correct option is B 6
The equations of the sources are y1=4sin(ωt) and y2=3sin(ωt+π3)
So, both the sources are coherent.
The resultant amplitude at the given point is,

A=A21+A22+2A1A2cosϕ
Here, A1=4
A2=3
ϕ=π3
A=A21+A22+2A1A2cosϕ

=42+32+2×4×3cos(π3)

=16+9+24×12=376

Hence, (B) is the correct answer.

Why this question?To understand the concept of interference and calculation of amplitude of resultant wave.

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