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The resultant amplitude of a vibrating particle by the superposition of the two waves
`y_(1)=asin[omegat+(pi)/(3)]` and `y_(2)=asinomegat` is

A

`a`

B

`sqrt(2)a`

C

`2a`

D

`sqrt(3)a`

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To find the resultant amplitude of the two waves given by \( y_1 = a \sin\left(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right) \) and \( y_2 = a \sin(\omega t) \), we can use the principle of superposition. Here are the steps to solve the problem: ### Step 1: Identify the Amplitudes and Phase Difference The amplitudes of both waves are the same: - Amplitude of \( y_1 \) (denoted as \( a_1 \)) = \( a \) - Amplitude of \( y_2 \) (denoted as \( a_2 \)) = \( a \) The phase difference \( \phi \) between the two waves can be determined from their equations: \[ \phi = \left(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right) - \omega t = \frac{\pi}{3} \] ### Step 2: Use the Formula for Resultant Amplitude The formula for the resultant amplitude \( A \) when two waves of the same amplitude interfere is given by: \[ A = \sqrt{a_1^2 + a_2^2 + 2a_1a_2 \cos(\phi)} \] ### Step 3: Substitute the Values Substituting \( a_1 = a \), \( a_2 = a \), and \( \phi = \frac{\pi}{3} \) into the formula: \[ A = \sqrt{a^2 + a^2 + 2a \cdot a \cdot \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right)} \] ### Step 4: Calculate \( \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \) We know that: \[ \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \] ### Step 5: Substitute \( \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \) into the Equation Now substituting \( \cos\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) \) into the equation: \[ A = \sqrt{a^2 + a^2 + 2a^2 \cdot \frac{1}{2}} \] \[ A = \sqrt{a^2 + a^2 + a^2} \] \[ A = \sqrt{3a^2} \] ### Step 6: Simplify the Result Finally, simplifying gives: \[ A = \sqrt{3}a \] Thus, the resultant amplitude of the vibrating particle is: \[ \boxed{\sqrt{3}a} \]

To find the resultant amplitude of the two waves given by \( y_1 = a \sin\left(\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3}\right) \) and \( y_2 = a \sin(\omega t) \), we can use the principle of superposition. Here are the steps to solve the problem: ### Step 1: Identify the Amplitudes and Phase Difference The amplitudes of both waves are the same: - Amplitude of \( y_1 \) (denoted as \( a_1 \)) = \( a \) - Amplitude of \( y_2 \) (denoted as \( a_2 \)) = \( a \) The phase difference \( \phi \) between the two waves can be determined from their equations: ...
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