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b) i)
The phase shift between the waves (T1 and T2) is 60 degrees. Draw wave T2 5 small squares ahead of T1. Remember, both waves have same Period and Amplitude. To draw this, move the wave T2 to the right by 5 small squares. Check attachment 1.
ii) Now at time T=1 second, count the number of small squares down the X-axis until you reach the T1 wave. This is the displacement of the wave T1. Recall that 10 squares = A. Since it is 5 small squares below the time axis, it is negative. Displacement of T1 = -A/2 (Don't ignore the '-' Sign) Check attachment 2.
For wave T2, the displacement is above the time axis, so that's positive. Repeat the same counting process and you will get 5 small squares for wave t2 as well. Hence displacement = A/2
Resultant is sum of individual displacements, so that's zero.