Equation of motion in the same direction is given by y1=Asin(ωt−kx), y2=Asin(ωt−kx−θ). The amplitude of the particle will be
2Acosθ2
2Acosθ
1.2f, 1.2λ
The resultant amplitude is given by
AR=A2+A2+2AAcosθ=2A2(1+cosθ)
=2Acosθ/2 (∵1+cosθ=2cos2θ/2)