MHT CET2016PhysicsWaves and Sound
A progressive wave is represented by y = 12 sin ( 5 t - 4 x ) cm . On this wave, how far away are the two points having a phase difference of 90 ° ?
Options
- Aπ 2 c m
- Bπ 4 c m
- Cπ 8 c m
- Dπ 16 c m
Correct answer
C. π 8 c m
Step-by-step solution
y = 12 sin ( 5 t - 4 x ) Comparing in y = A sin w t - k x We have A = 12 , w = 5 a n d k = 4 w t - k x = phase difference = π 2 ∴ | 5 t − 4 x | = π 2 When t = 0 , 4 x = π 2 ∴ x = π 8 c m