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Between two coherent waves phase is:

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f(x) = constant

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(t) = constant

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f(d) = f(t) = constant

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f(x) = f(t)

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To solve the question regarding the phase between two coherent waves, we need to understand the concept of coherence and phase difference. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Coherent Waves**: - Coherent waves are waves that maintain a constant phase difference over time. This means that the waves have the same frequency and their peaks and troughs align consistently. 2. **Defining Phase**: - The phase of a wave refers to the position of a point in time on a waveform cycle. It is often measured in degrees or radians. 3. **Phase Difference**: - The phase difference between two waves is determined by the path difference between them. If two waves have a phase difference of \( \Delta \phi \), it can be expressed in terms of the path difference \( \Delta x \) as: \[ \Delta \phi = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \Delta x \] where \( \lambda \) is the wavelength of the waves. 4. **Condition for Coherence**: - For two waves to be coherent, the path difference \( \Delta x \) must remain constant. This leads to a constant phase difference \( \Delta \phi \) between the waves. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the phase difference between two coherent waves is constant, which means that the path difference \( \Delta x \) is also constant. ### Final Answer: The phase between two coherent waves is constant.
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