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Two waves are represented by the equations
y1=asin(ωt+kx+0.57)m and
y2=acos(ωt+kx)m,
Where x is in meters and t is in seconds. The phase difference between them is then

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1.0 radian
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1.25 radian
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1.57 radian
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0.57 radian
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Solution

The correct option is A 1.0 radian
y1=asin(ωt+kx+0.57)
Phase,ϕ1=(ωt+kx+π2)
y2=acos(ωt+kx)=asin(ωt+kx+π2)
Phase,ϕ2=ωt+kx+π2
Phase different, ϕ=ϕ2ϕ1
=(ωt+kx+π2)(ωt+kx+0.57)
=π20.57=1.570.57=1 radian

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