Two plane polarized light waves combine at a certain point whose electric field components are E₁=E₀ sin ω t, E₂=E₀ sin (ω t+(π)/3). Find the amplitude of the resultant wave.

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JEE Main 2025 · 7 Apr, Morning shift · Q40

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Two plane polarized light waves combine at a certain point whose electric field components are

E_1=E_0\sin\omega t

E_2=E_0\sin\left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)

. Find the amplitude of the resultant wave.

JEE Main 2025 · 7 Apr, Morning shift · Q40

JEE Main 20257 Apr, Morning shiftPhysicsEasyOptics190× since 2002

Two plane polarized light waves combine at a certain point whose electric field components are

E_1=E_0\sin\omega t

E_2=E_0\sin\left(\omega t+\frac{\pi}{3}\right)

. Find the amplitude of the resultant wave.