The displacements of two interfering light waves are given by $y_1 = 4 \sin \omega t$ and $y_2 = 3 \sin (\omega t + \frac{\pi}{2})$. What is the amplitude of the resultant wave?

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $7$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $0$

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