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:

  • A
    a circle $(c.w)$
  • B
    a circle $(a.c.w)$
  • C
    an ellipse $(c.w)$
  • D
    an ellipse $(a.c.w)$

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