When two light waves each of amplitude $A$ and having a phase difference of $\frac{\pi}{2}$ are superimposed,the amplitude of the resultant wave is:

  • A
    $\frac{A}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $2A$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2} A$
  • D
    $\frac{A}{2}$

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