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S1 and S2 are two sources of light which produce individually disturbance at point P given by E1=3sinωt and E2=4cosωt. Assuming E1 and E2 to be along the same line, the resultant of their super position is

A
5sin(ωt+53)
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5sin(ωt+37)
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5sin(ωt+45)
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5sin(ωt+30)
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Solution

The correct option is A 5sin(ωt+53)
A vector diagram for amplitude of waves at point P is shown in the figure.


Given,
E1=3sinωt
And, E2=4sin(ωt+π2)

So, phase difference, ϕ=π2

Therefore, resultant amplitude

E=E21+E22+2E1E2cosϕ

=32+42+(2×3×4×cosπ2)=5

Also, the phase difference of the resultant disturbance is given by

tanθ=E2sinϕE1+E2cosϕ

=4sinπ23+4cosπ2=43

θ=tan1(43)=53

Hence, net disturbance, E=5sin(ωt+53)

Hence, option (A) is correct.
Why this question?
This question give you ides that amplitudes of waves can be added vectorially if the waves are on the same line.

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