STANDARD Physics Phase Difference MCQ Question
Two waves are represented by y₁ = a sin(ωt + kx + 0.57) and y₂ = a cos(ωt + kx). The phase difference between the two waves is:
1.0 radian
1.25 radian
1.57 radian
0.57 radian
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The phase of y₁ is (ωt + kx + 0.57) and the phase of y₂ is (ωt + kx + π/2). The phase difference Δϕ = (ωt + kx + π/2) - (ωt + kx + 0.57) = π/2 - 0.57 = 1.0 radian.
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