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Two waves travelling in the same direction with the same amplitude and frequency are superposed. The resultant amplitude is √3 times the amplitude of the individual motions. The phase difference between the two motions is ______ degrees.

Asked in JEE Main 25th July 2nd Shift 2022 · Resultant amplitude and phase

Answer: 60

Step-by-step solution

A=2a cos φ/2=√3 a gives cos φ/2=(√3)/2.

So φ/2=30° and φ=60°.

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