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Mechanical Properties Of Fluids

Question
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Two coherent waves of amplitude 3mm and 4mm superimpose with a phase difference of 90°. What is the amplitude of resultant wave?

Solution
Amplitude of first wave = 3mm
Amplitude of second wave = 4 mm
Resultant amplitude is given by, R = square root of straight a squared plus straight b squared plus 2 ab space cosφ end root space
That is, 
R = square root of 3 squared plus 4 squared end root space equals space square root of 25 space equals space 5 space m m space