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The phase difference between oscillatory motion of two points separated by a distance of `lamda/2` is ( where `lamda` is the wavelength)

A

`pi/2`

B

`pi`

C

`(3pi)/2`

D

`2pi`

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The correct Answer is:
B
When, `Deltax=lamda/2`
`thereforeDeltaphi=(2pi)/lamdaxxlamda/2=pi`
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