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CBSE Class 11-science Answered

Derive the expression
A=root(a^2+b^2)
where A is amblitude.
Asked by Vineeth K | 07 Feb, 2015, 05:12: PM
answered-by-expert Expert Answer
Sine and cosine functions are periodic functions, and hence, a particle performing a periodic motion will return to its initial position after one time period.
 
The linear combination of sine and cosine function is also periodic in nature.
 
Consider a combination of these two fucntions as,
 
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