One oscillator has amplitude of 3m, mass of 4kg and its spring constant is 100. Its initial phase is 40. Another has amplitude of 4m, mass of 5kg and its spring constant is 200 with initial phase is 120•. Each of them causes a wave. The two waves meet in 5sec. What will be the amplitude of the wave when they interference at that time?

One oscillator has amplitude of 3m, mass of 4kg and its spring constant is 100. Its initial phase is 40. Another has amplitude of 4m, mass of 5kg and its spring constant is 200 with initial phase is 120•. Each of them causes a wave. The two waves meet in 5sec. What will be the amplitude of the wave when they interference at that time?

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