On the superposition of two harmonic oscillations represented by $x_1 = a \sin(\omega t + \phi_1)$ and $x_2 = a \sin(\omega t + \phi_2)$,a resulting oscillation with the same time period and amplitude is obtained. The value of $\phi_1 - \phi_2$ is .... $^o$

  • A
    $120$
  • B
    $90$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $15$

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