The path difference between the two waves $y_1 = a_1 \sin \left( \omega t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} \right)$ and $y_2 = a_2 \cos \left( \omega t - \frac{2\pi x}{\lambda} + \phi \right)$ is

  • A
    $\frac{\lambda}{2\pi} \phi$
  • B
    $\frac{\lambda}{2\pi} \left( \phi + \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$
  • C
    $\frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \left( \phi - \frac{\pi}{2} \right)$
  • D
    $\frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \phi$

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