Multiple Choice
The electric fields arriving at a point P from three coherent sources are described by E1 = E0 sin ωt, E2 = E0 sin (ωt + π/4) and E3 = E0 sin (ωt + π/2) . Assume the resultant field is represented by Ep = ER sin (ωt + α) . The amplitude of the resultant wave at P is
A) E0.
B) 1.5E0.
C) 1.7E0.
D) 2.4E0.
E) 2.9E0.
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