MCQ
A progressive wave travelling along the positive $x-$ direction is represented by $y(x, t) = A\,sin\,\left( {kx - \omega t + \phi } \right)$. Its snapshot at $t = 0$ is given in the figure For this wave, the phase $\phi $ is
  • $\pi $
  • B
    $\frac{\pi }{2}$
  • C
    $-\frac{\pi }{2}$
  • D
    $0$

Answer

Correct option: A.
$\pi $
a
$y=A \sin (k x-w t+\phi)$

at $x=0, t=0$ and slope is negative

$\Rightarrow \phi=\pi$

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