1)

A progressive wave is repesented by y= 12 sin (5t-4x)  cm. On this wave , how far away are the two points having phase difference of 90° ?


A) $\frac{\pi}{2}$ cm

B) $\frac{\pi}{4}$ cm

C) $\frac{\pi}{8}$ cm

D) $\frac{\pi}{16}$ cm

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

According  to question , the progressive wave is represents by y=12 sin (5t-4x) cm 

Comparing this equatiuon with standard equation of progressive wave,

 $y= A \sin(\omega t-kx)$

 So, we have    A=12

$\omega$  = 5

$\Rightarrow$    k=4

 Here, ($\omega $ t- kx)  is phase difference = $\frac {\pi}{2}$

$\therefore$  5t-4x = $\frac{\pi}{2}$

When    t=0, 4x= $\frac{\pi}{2}$

   $\therefore$   x= $\frac{\pi}{8}$ cm