wave_mechanics interference_and_superposition_of_waves Question 11

Question: If two waves having amplitudes 2A and A and same frequency and velocity, propagate in the same direction in the same phase, the resulting amplitude will be

[MP PET 1991; DPMT 1999]

Options:

A) 3A

B) $ \sqrt{5}A $

C) $ \sqrt{2}A $

D) A

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

In the same phase f = 0 so resultant amplitude = $ a _{1}+a _{2}=2A+A=3A $