Two wave pulses travel along the same string as shown in the image below, headed towards one another. If initially both pulses have height 3.6m, what will be the maximum possible height (in meters) of the superposition?

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Equation of Waves

Wave is an oscillation or disturbance traveling in a medium. It performs the transportation of energy but does not carry any matter. This motion of waves will transport fuel in a medium without permanent transfer of mass (particle).