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PHY 104 Oscillatory Motion Objective Question

Question

Worked Example 2: In the figure on page 27, what is the phase angle at point f in degrees?
Options
A 315°
Correct Answer
B 45°
C 225°
D 135°
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

From Worked Example 2 on page 27: Point 'c' is at 180°, point 'e' is at 270°, and point 'g' is at 360°. Point 'f' is halfway between 'e' (270°) and 'g' (360°), which is 270° + (360°-270°)/2 = 270° + 45° = 315°.

Hint

Identify the phase angles of the marked points on the sine wave graph (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°, 360°) and find the position of 'f' relative to them.

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