Two identical sinusoidal waves each of amplitude $10 \,mm$, with a phase difference of $90^{\circ}$ are travelling in the same direction in a string. The amplitude of the resultant wave is

  • A
    $5 \,mm$
  • B
    $10 \sqrt{2} \,mm$
  • C
    $5 \sqrt{2} \,mm$
  • D
    $20 \,mm$

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