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Consider the superposition of two harmonie waves. `y _(1) = A sin ( kx - omega t ) and y _(2) = A sin ( kx - omega t + phi)`
Which of the following statements will not hold for the resultant wave?

A

`I _(min) = 4I _(0)` is the intensity of the constituent wave

B

`I _(min) = 0`

C

The phase angle of the resultant wave is `pi //4 if phi = pi//4`

D

The maximum amplitude of the resultant is twice the amplitude of the single wave

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C
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