Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

The graph illustrates how displacement $y$ changes with distance $x$ along a progressive wave at a particular instant. What is the phase difference between points P and Q on the wave?

  • A$90^{\circ}$
  • B$270^{\circ}$
  • C$540^{\circ}$
  • D$630^{\circ}$

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