Two sound waves each of wavelength $\lambda$ and having the same amplitude $A$ from two sources $S_1$ and $S_2$ interfere at a point $P$. If the path difference $S_2P - S_1P = \lambda/3$,then the amplitude of the resultant wave at point $P$ will be $[\cos(120^{\circ}) = -0.5]$.

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $2A$
  • C
    $A/2$
  • D
    $3A/2$

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