Resultant wave — UPSC Physics Optional CSE 1990 Paper I

Two transverse sine waves each of amplitude 4\text{ mm} wavelength 2\text{m} and time period 1\text{ s} and in-phase at x=0, t=0 are travelling along the x-axis in opposite directions. Obtain the equation of the resultant wave and comment on its nature. Calculate the maximum displacement at x=2.3\text{ m}. Also locate the antinodes and nodes.