The equation of a wave is given (all quantity expressed in SI units) Y = 0.05 sin 10π (t - 0.01x) along the x-axis. The magnitude of phase difference between the points separated by a distance of 10 m along x-axis is:
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The equation of a wave is given (all quantity expressed in SI units) Y = 0.05 sin 10π (t - 0.01x) along the x-axis. The magnitude of phase difference between the points separated by a distance of 10 m along x-axis is:

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G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: 10π(t − 0.01x) = 10πt − 0.1πx, so k = 0.1π rad m⁻¹. Step 2: For Δx = 10 m, Δφ = kΔx = π. Final: B.

The equation of a wave is given (all quantity expressed in SI units) Y = 0.05 sin 10π (t − 0.01x) along the x-axis. The magnitude of phase difference between the points separated by a distance of 10 m along x-axis is: