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If the phase difference between the two wave is `2 pi` during superposition, then the resultant amplitude is

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To find the resultant amplitude when the phase difference between two waves is \(2\pi\) radians, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Formula for Resultant Amplitude The resultant amplitude \(R\) when two waves interfere can be calculated using the formula: \[ R = \sqrt{a_1^2 + a_2^2 + 2a_1a_2 \cos \phi} \] where: - \(a_1\) is the amplitude of the first wave, - \(a_2\) is the amplitude of the second wave, - \(\phi\) is the phase difference between the two waves. ### Step 2: Substitute the Phase Difference In this case, the phase difference \(\phi\) is given as \(2\pi\) radians. We can substitute this value into the formula: \[ R = \sqrt{a_1^2 + a_2^2 + 2a_1a_2 \cos(2\pi)} \] ### Step 3: Calculate \(\cos(2\pi)\) We know that: \[ \cos(2\pi) = 1 \] So, substituting this value into the equation gives: \[ R = \sqrt{a_1^2 + a_2^2 + 2a_1a_2 \cdot 1} \] ### Step 4: Simplify the Expression Now, we can simplify the expression: \[ R = \sqrt{a_1^2 + a_2^2 + 2a_1a_2} \] ### Step 5: Recognize the Perfect Square The expression inside the square root can be recognized as a perfect square: \[ R = \sqrt{(a_1 + a_2)^2} \] ### Step 6: Final Result Taking the square root gives us: \[ R = a_1 + a_2 \] Thus, the resultant amplitude when the phase difference is \(2\pi\) radians is simply the sum of the amplitudes of the two waves. ### Conclusion The resultant amplitude \(R\) when the phase difference between the two waves is \(2\pi\) radians is: \[ R = a_1 + a_2 \] ---
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