Four independent waves are represented by the following equations. Which of these equations represent the phenomenon of interference?
$Y_1 = a_1 \sin \omega t$
$Y_2 = a_2 \sin \omega t$
$Y_3 = a_3 \cos \omega t$
$Y_4 = a_4 \sin (\omega t + \frac{\pi}{3})$

  • A
    $1$ and $3$
  • B
    $1$ and $4$
  • C
    $1, 2, 3$ and $4$ all
  • D
    None of these

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