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Two waves of same frequency but of amplitude a and 2a respectively superimpose over each other. The intensity at a point where the phase difference is `(3pi)/(2)`, will be proportional to :

A

`9a^(2)`

B

`3a^(2)`

C

`a^(2)`

D

`5a^(2)`

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the intensity of the resultant wave formed by the superposition of two waves with different amplitudes and a given phase difference. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Amplitudes**: - Let the amplitude of the first wave be \( A_1 = a \). - Let the amplitude of the second wave be \( A_2 = 2a \). 2. **Calculate the Intensities of Individual Waves**: - The intensity \( I_1 \) of the first wave is proportional to the square of its amplitude: \[ I_1 \propto A_1^2 = a^2 \] - The intensity \( I_2 \) of the second wave is: \[ I_2 \propto A_2^2 = (2a)^2 = 4a^2 \] 3. **Determine the Resultant Intensity**: - The resultant intensity \( I \) when two waves interfere can be given by the formula: \[ I = I_1 + I_2 + 2\sqrt{I_1 I_2} \cos(\phi) \] - Here, \( \phi \) is the phase difference between the two waves, which is given as \( \frac{3\pi}{2} \). 4. **Substituting Values**: - Substitute \( I_1 \) and \( I_2 \): \[ I = a^2 + 4a^2 + 2\sqrt{a^2 \cdot 4a^2} \cos\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right) \] - Simplifying the terms: \[ I = 5a^2 + 2\sqrt{4a^4} \cos\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right) \] - Since \( \cos\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}\right) = 0 \): \[ I = 5a^2 + 2 \cdot 2a^2 \cdot 0 = 5a^2 \] 5. **Final Result**: - The intensity at the point where the phase difference is \( \frac{3\pi}{2} \) is proportional to \( 5a^2 \). ### Conclusion: The intensity at that point is proportional to \( 5a^2 \).

To solve the problem, we need to determine the intensity of the resultant wave formed by the superposition of two waves with different amplitudes and a given phase difference. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Amplitudes**: - Let the amplitude of the first wave be \( A_1 = a \). - Let the amplitude of the second wave be \( A_2 = 2a \). ...
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