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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · May/June 2012 · Q281 Mark

X and Y are two points on the surface of water in a ripple tank. A source of waves of constant frequency begins to generate waves which then travel past X and Y, causing them to oscillate. [Figure 28.1] What is the phase difference between X and Y?

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A45°
B135°
C180°
D270°

✓ Correct answer

D: 270°

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Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Physics, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 28.

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