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Published on: August 13, 2026
Two particles execute SHM of the same amplitude and frequency along the same straight line. If they pass one another when going in opposite directions, each time their displacement is half of their amplitude, the phase difference between them is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Equation of simple harmonic wave is given as
Here, 
So, 
or 
So, the phase difference of the two particles when they are crossing each other at 
in opposite direction are
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