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Two points are located at a distance of 10 m10\text{ m} and 15 m15\text{ m} from the source of oscillation. The period of oscillation is 0.05 s0.05\text{ s} and the velocity of the wave is 300 m/s300\text{ m/s}. What is the phase difference between the oscillations of two points?

A

π3\frac{\pi}{3}

B

2π3\frac{2\pi}{3}

C

π\pi

D

π6\frac{\pi}{6}

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Identify Given Values: The distances of the two points from the source are x1=10 mx_1 = 10\text{ m} and x2=15 mx_2 = 15\text{ m}. The path difference is Δx=1510=5 m\Delta x = 15 - 10 = 5\text{ m}. The time period is T=0.05 sT = 0.05\text{ s} and wave velocity is v=300 m/sv = 300\text{ m/s}.
  2. Calculate Wavelength (λ\lambda): The wavelength is the distance covered by the wave in one time period. λ=v×T=300×0.05=15 m\lambda = v \times T = 300 \times 0.05 = 15\text{ m}.
  3. Calculate Phase Difference (Δϕ\Delta \phi): The relation between phase difference and path difference is given by Δϕ=2πλΔx\Delta \phi = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \Delta x . Substituting the values: Δϕ=2π15×5=2π3 radians\Delta \phi = \frac{2\pi}{15} \times 5 = \frac{2\pi}{3} \text{ radians}
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