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Two wave are represented by the equations `y_(1)=asinomegat` ad `y_(2)=acosomegat` the first wave

A

leads the second by `pi`

B

lags the seconds by `pi`

C

leads the seconds by `(pi)/(2)`

D

lags the seconds by `(pi)/(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`y_(1)=asinomegat=acos(omega-pi//2)`
`y_(2)=acosomegat`
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