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If two waves represented by `y_1=4sin omega t` and `y_2=3sin (omegat+pi/3)` interfere at a point, the amplitude of the resulting wave will be about

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(a) `7`

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(b) `6`

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(c) `5`

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(d) `3*5`

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To find the amplitude of the resulting wave formed by the interference of the two waves given by \( y_1 = 4 \sin(\omega t) \) and \( y_2 = 3 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}) \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Amplitudes and Phase Difference - The amplitude of the first wave \( A_1 = 4 \). - The amplitude of the second wave \( A_2 = 3 \). - The phase difference \( \phi = \frac{\pi}{3} \). ### Step 2: Use the Formula for Resultant Amplitude The formula for the resultant amplitude \( A_{\text{net}} \) when two waves interfere is given by: \[ A_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{A_1^2 + A_2^2 + 2 A_1 A_2 \cos(\phi)} \] ### Step 3: Substitute the Values into the Formula Now, substituting the values we have: \[ A_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{4^2 + 3^2 + 2 \cdot 4 \cdot 3 \cdot \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)} \] ### Step 4: Calculate Each Term - Calculate \( A_1^2 = 4^2 = 16 \). - Calculate \( A_2^2 = 3^2 = 9 \). - Calculate \( \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \). - Therefore, \( 2 \cdot 4 \cdot 3 \cdot \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = 2 \cdot 4 \cdot 3 \cdot \frac{1}{2} = 12 \). ### Step 5: Combine the Results Now, plug these values back into the equation: \[ A_{\text{net}} = \sqrt{16 + 9 + 12} = \sqrt{37} \] ### Step 6: Approximate the Result Calculating \( \sqrt{37} \): \[ \sqrt{37} \approx 6.08 \] Thus, the amplitude of the resulting wave is approximately \( 6 \). ### Final Answer The amplitude of the resulting wave will be about \( 6 \). ---

To find the amplitude of the resulting wave formed by the interference of the two waves given by \( y_1 = 4 \sin(\omega t) \) and \( y_2 = 3 \sin(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}) \), we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Amplitudes and Phase Difference - The amplitude of the first wave \( A_1 = 4 \). - The amplitude of the second wave \( A_2 = 3 \). - The phase difference \( \phi = \frac{\pi}{3} \). ### Step 2: Use the Formula for Resultant Amplitude ...
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