Two waves represented by $y_1 = a \sin \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} (vt - x)$ and $y_2 = a \cos \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} (vt - x)$ are superposed. The resultant wave has an amplitude equal to

  • A
    Zero
  • B
    $2a$
  • C
    $a$
  • D
    $a\sqrt{2}$

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