To find the phase difference between two layers of the wave, we first need to identify the wave number from the given equation and then use the formula for phase difference.
Step 1: Identify the wave number (k) from the given wave equation.
The general equation for a progressive wave is given by:
y=ASin(ωt−kx)
The given equation is:
y=10Sin(1000πt−34πx)
By comparing the two equations, we can see that the wave number k is:
k=34π rad/cm
Step 2: Calculate the phase difference (Δϕ).
The phase difference Δϕ between two points separated by a distance Δx is given by the formula:
Δϕ=kΔx
We are given the separation distance Δx=153 cm.
Substitute the values of k and Δx into the formula:
Δϕ=(34πrad/cm)×(153cm)
Δϕ=34153π radians
Step 3: Convert the phase difference from radians to degrees.
We know that πradians=180∘.
So, to convert Δϕ to degrees, we multiply by πradians180∘:
Δϕ=34153π×π180∘
Δϕ=34153×180∘
Now, perform the multiplication and division:
Δϕ=3427540∘
Δϕ=810∘
Step 4: Find the equivalent phase difference within 0∘ to 360∘.
A phase difference of 810∘ means the wave has completed multiple cycles. To find the equivalent angle within a single cycle (0∘ to 360∘), we subtract multiples of 360∘:
810∘=2×360∘+90∘
So, the phase difference is equivalent to 90∘.
Comparing this result with the given options:
A. 270∘
B. 45∘
C. 90∘
D. 180∘
E. No Correct Option
The calculated equivalent phase difference matches option C.
The final answer is C.900.