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What is the phase difference between two simple harmonic motions represented by
x
1
=
A
sin
(
ω
t
+
6
π
)
and
x
2
=
A
cos
(
ω
t
)
?
A
6
π
B
3
π
C
2
π
D
3
2
π
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Correct option is B)
Given,
x
1
=
A
sin
(
ω
t
+
6
π
)
x
2
=
A
cos
(
ω
t
)
x
2
=
A
sin
(
ω
t
+
2
π
)
Phase difference:
△
ϕ
=
ϕ
2
−
ϕ
1
△
ϕ
=
2
π
−
6
π
△
ϕ
=
6
3
π
−
π
=
3
π
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