The equation of a progressive wave is given by $y = A \cos 240(t - x/12)$,where $t$ is the time in seconds and $x$ is the distance in meters. The phase difference (in radians) between two positions $0.5 \, m$ apart is:

  • A
    $40$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $5$

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