The phase difference between the following two waves $y_1$ and $y_2$ is:
$y_1 = a \sin(\omega t - kx)$
$y_2 = b \cos(\omega t - kx + \frac{\pi}{3})$

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{5\pi}{6}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • D
    $\pi$

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