Two progressive waves y1(x, t) = A sin ( – wt) and Y2(x, t) = A sin (x - wt - ) travel in the same direction. Calculate the amplitude and speed of the wave produced as a result of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, ) = 4 m and w = 31.4 Hz.

Two progressive waves y1(x, t) = A sin ( – wt) and Y2(x, t) = A sin (x - wt - ) travel in the same direction. Calculate the amplitude and speed of the wave produced as a result of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, ) = 4 m and w = 31.4 Hz.

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of interference of these two waves. Take A = 5 cm, ) = 4 m and w =
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