The amplitude of the vibrating particle due to superposition of y₁ = sin(ωt + π/3) and y₂ = sin(ωt) is:
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The amplitude of the vibrating particle due to superposition of y₁ = sin(ωt + π/3) and y₂ = sin(ωt) is:

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Treat the two SHMs as phasors of unit amplitude separated by π/3. Resultant amplitude R=√[1²+1²+2 cos(π/3)]=√3. Correct answer: C.