The resultant amplitude of waves ${y_1} = a \sin \left( \omega t + \frac{\pi}{3} \right)$ and ${y_2} = a \sin \omega t$ is:

  • A
    $a$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2} a$
  • C
    $2a$
  • D
    $\sqrt{3} a$

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