Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Progressive waves

Progressive waves — practice question

Two balls are floating at the sea surface. Their separation is $1.30\,\text{m}$. A wave propagates across the sea surface, making the balls oscillate vertically. The separation between a crest and the neighbouring trough of the wave is $0.90\,\text{m}$. What phase difference exists between the two balls?

  • A$55^{\circ}$
  • B$110^{\circ}$
  • C$160^{\circ}$
  • D$260^{\circ}$

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