Two waves having equation x1 = a ( t - kx + 1), x2 = a ( t - kx + 2). If in the resultant wave the frequency and amplitude remain equal to amplitude of superimposing waves, the phase difference between them is
- 6
- 2 3
- 4
- 3
Answer
(2) 2 3
Solution
For two waves of equal amplitude a and phase difference , the resultant amplitude is
AR = a2 + a2 + 2a2 = 2a 2
Given AR = a:
2a 2 = a
2 = 12
2 = 3
= 2 3
Answer: (2)