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The equation of a wave is given by (all quantity expressed in S.I units) `y=5sin10pi(t-0.01x)` along the x-axis. The magnitude of 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
The magnitude of phase difference between the points separated by distance 10 metres
= ` k xx 10 = [10pi xx 0.] xx 10 = pi`
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