Phase difference
Phase difference can be defined as the difference between the position of the two waves propagating in the same direction (in a particular time). This term is used to compare the displacements and relative motions of particles in a wave.[1] At a particular time, they make a difference in amplitude in their motion. For an example, if we consider two pendulum having same time period, now one is starting oscillating after a while another pendulum sets for oscillating then a phase difference is being established in between them.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Crundell, Mike (2020). Cambridge International AS and a Level Physics Student's Book 3rd Edition. Geoff Goodwin. London: Hodder Education Group. ISBN 978-1-5104-8280-7.