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When tuning fork is vibrating the vibration of two tuning prongs :

A

differ in phase by `pi`/4

B

differ in phase by `pi`

C

are in same phase

D

differ in phase `(pi)/(2) `

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The correct Answer is:
B
The phase difference between two prongs of tuning fork is `pi` .
correct choice is (b).
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