Two waves of amplitudes $A_0$ and $x A_0$ pass through a region. If $x > j _0$ the difference in the maximum and minimum resultant amplitude possible is
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Amplitudes are $A_0$ and $x A_0$

$\therefore$ Maximum amplitude where they are/n phase are $A_0+x A_0$. Minimum amplitude $x A_0-A_0$

Difference between the two $=2 A _0$.

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