Two coherent waves interfere constructively. One wave has amplitude 8A₀ and the other has amplitude 6A₀. The amplitude of the superposed wave is A) 6A_0. B) 8A_0. C) 10A_0. D) 14A_0. E) 2A_0.

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To find the amplitude of the superposed wave, we simply add the amplitudes of the two waves since they are interfering constructively. Amplitude of Wave 1 = 8A_0. Amplitude of Wave 2 = 6A_0. Amplitude of Superposed Wave = Amplitude of Wave 1 + Amplitude of Wave 2 = 8A_0. + 6A_0. = 14A_0. Therefore, the amplitude of the superposed wave is 14A_0.. Thus, the correct answer is D.

Two Coherent Waves Interfere Constructively