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

A

`2pi` radian

B

`4pi` radian

C

`pi` radian

D

`pi//2` radian

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The path difference between two successive crests is `lamda`
`:.` The phase difference between them
`phi = (2pi)/(lamda) xx` path difference
`= (2pi )/(lamda) xx lamda = 2pi` radian
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