The phase difference between waves P and q in the diagram above is

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Physics - 2004 Subject: Physics

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The phase difference between waves P and q in the diagram above is

Answer Details
From the given diagram, it can be observed that wave P reaches its maximum amplitude at time t=0, whereas wave Q reaches its maximum amplitude at time t=T/4. Since the time difference between the maximum points of the two waves is T/4, where T is the time period of the waves, we can say that the phase difference between waves P and Q is π/2 or 90 degrees. Therefore, the correct option is:  π/2.

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