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The equation of a wave is given by `Y = 5 sin 10pi(t - 0.01x)` along the x-axis. (All the quantities are expressed in SI units). The phase difference between the points separated by a distance of `10 m` along x-axis is

A

`(pi)/(2)`

B

`pi`

C

`2pi`

D

`(pi)/(4)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`Deltaphi = (2pi)/(lambda)Deltax = kDeltax`
`=(10pi xx 0.01)(10) = pi`
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