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JEE Main 25 July 2022, Shift 2, Physics Q57

Question 57 of 90 in this shift, Physics question 27 of 30, Section B.

Two waves executing simple harmonic motions travelling in the same direction with same amplitude and frequency are superimposed. The resultant amplitude is equal to the

\sqrt{3}

times of amplitude of individual motions. The phase difference between the two motions is ________ (degree).

Official answer

NTA final key.

Chapter: Waves
Topic: SHM Equations
Idea tested: Collinear Superposition of SHMs

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Asked 6× in all

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