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The equation of a progressive wave is `y = 0.4 sin 2pi [(t)/(0.02) - (x)/(60)]`, where x is in cm. Thenn the phase difference between two points separated by 6 cm at any instant is

A

`pi`

B

`pi//3`

C

`pi//2`

D

`pi//5`

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D
`delta = (2pi x)/(lamda) = (2pi xx 6)/(60) = (pi)/(5)`
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