The equations of two waves acting in perpendicular directions are given as $x=a \cos (\omega t+\delta)$ and $y=a \cos (\omega t+\alpha)$, where $\delta=\alpha+\frac{\pi}{2}$, the resultant wave represents
AIPMT 2000, Medium
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