Identical points on two harmonic waves with the same wavelength (0.65 meters) and frequency are the separated by a distance of 0.15 meters. What is the phase difference between the waves?
Δφ=2•π•Δx/λ=2•π•0.15/0.65=0.46 π (rad)=
=1.45 (rad)
To find the phase difference between two waves, we need to use the formula:
Phase difference = (Distance between the points) / (Wavelength)
In this case, the distance between the identical points on the two waves is given as 0.15 meters, and the wavelength is given as 0.65 meters. Let's substitute these values into the formula:
Phase difference = 0.15 meters / 0.65 meters
Simplifying this expression gives us:
Phase difference ≈ 0.2308
Therefore, the phase difference between the two waves is approximately 0.2308.