The equation of a simple harmonic progressive wave is given by $y = \frac{1}{\sqrt{a}} \sin \omega t \pm \frac{1}{\sqrt{b}} \cos \omega t$. The resultant amplitude of the wave is:

  • A
    $\frac{a \pm b}{a b}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sqrt{a} \pm \sqrt{b}}{a b}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{a} \pm \sqrt{b}}{\sqrt{a b}}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{\frac{a+b}{a b}}$

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