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Two identical waves of amplitude A travel in opposite directions. What is the amplitude at an antinode?
AA
B1.5A
C2A
D4A
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2A
At antinodes the two waves always add in phase, giving a maximum of twice the individual amplitude.
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