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Superposition of waves
Question

Equation of motion in the same direction is given by y1=Asin(ωtkx), y2=Asin(ωtkxθ). The amplitude of the particle will be 

Moderate
Solution

The resultant amplitude is given by

AR=A2+A2+2AAcosθ=2A2(1+cosθ)

=2Acosθ/2      (1+cosθ=2cos2θ/2)

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