The equations of motion for two waves traveling in the same direction are given by ${y_1} = A\sin (\omega t - kx)$ and ${y_2} = A\sin (\omega t - kx - \theta )$. The resultant amplitude of the medium particle will be

  • A
    $2A\cos \frac{\theta }{2}$
  • B
    $2A\cos \theta $
  • C
    $\sqrt 2 A\cos \frac{\theta }{2}$
  • D
    $\sqrt 2 A\cos \theta $

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