Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

Two waves of amplitudes 3 m and 2 m, respectively superimpose at a point in the same phase. The resultant amplitude would be

Options:

1.5 m

5 m

1 m

6 m

Correct Answer:

5 m

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → 5 m

$A_1 = 3,\quad A_2 = 2$

$\text{Same phase} \Rightarrow A = A_1 + A_2$

$A = 3 + 2 = 5 \ \text{m}$

The resultant amplitude is $5 \ \text{m}$.