A-LevelPhysicsOscillations9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2011 · Q261 Mark

The diagram shows two sinusoidal waveforms. [Figure 26.1] At time t = 0 the waves are in phase. At the dotted line, t = 18s. At which time is the phase difference between the two oscillations ¼ of a cycle?

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A4.0 s

B4.5 s

C8.0 s

D9.0 s

✓ Correct answer

B: 4.5 s

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Topic: Oscillations, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2011 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 26.

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