Wave Mechanics Question 865

Question: What is the phase difference between two successive crests in the wave

[RPMT 2001, 02; MH CET 2004]

Options:

A) p

B) p/2

C) 2p

D) 4p

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Since distance between two consecutive crests is l, so $ \varphi =\frac{2\pi }{\lambda }\times \lambda =2\pi . $