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  1. If the phase difference between two points is 120° for a wave with velocity of 360 m/ and frequency 500 Hz, then path difference between the two points is
    1. 1 cm
    2. 6 cm
    3. 12 cm
    4. 24 cm
Correct Option: D

If v is the wave velocity and f is the frequency, wavelength (?) is given by:

λ =
v
f

So as per the question,
λ = 360/500 = 0.72
The path difference between two points is given by
λ
×φ =
0.72
× 120° = 0.24 m = 24 m
360°



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