Addition of Frequencies: Combining Same Phase, Different Amplitudes

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To add two frequencies with the same phase but different amplitudes, the resulting wave can be expressed as (a_1 + a_2) sin(φ), where a_1 and a_2 are the amplitudes. While two signals can momentarily coincide in phase at a rate equal to the difference in their frequencies, they cannot maintain the same phase if their frequencies differ. Choosing a time origin where both signals start at zero phase simplifies the equation. The discussion suggests that the user may actually be considering adding two signals with the same frequency instead. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurately combining waveforms.
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i want to add two frequencies having same phase but different amplitudes, in what manner i can proceed ?
 
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If you have two amplitudes ##a_1, a_2## and the same phase ##φ## then your waves are ##a_ 1 \sin{φ}## and ##a_ 2 \sin{φ}## so the resulting wave is ##(a_1 + a_2) \sin φ##.
 
henil said:
i want to add two frequencies having same phase
The phases of any two signals with different frequencies will coincide momentarily at a rate equal to the difference in the frequencies
but they cannot 'have the same phase'. You can, of course, choose your time origin to be when the phases of both signals are both zero. This would make the starting equation simpler.
Could it be that you are adding two signals with the same frequency.
 
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