Two waves are represented by the equations $y_1 = a \sin \omega t$ and $y_2 = a \cos \omega t$. The first wave

  • A
    Leads the second by $\pi$
  • B
    Lags the second by $\pi$
  • C
    Leads the second by $\frac{\pi}{2}$
  • D
    Lags the second by $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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