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The minimum phase difference between two simple harmonic motions is
\(x_1 = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}sinωt+\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}cosωt\)
\(x_2 = sinωt+cosωt\)     \([sin\frac{π}{4} = cos\frac{π}{4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}]\)

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Write each expression as a single sine with a phase constant.
Updated On: Oct 1, 2026
  • zero
  • \(\frac{π^C}{3}\)
  • \(\frac{π^C}{4}\)
  • \(\frac{π^C}{5}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Amplitude form
Each is a sum of equal-weight sine and cosine, so both are sines shifted by $45^{\circ}$.

Step 2: Phase
The shift is $\pi/4$ for both; only the amplitudes differ.

Step 3: Result
Phase difference $= 0$, option (A).

Final Answer:
Option (A). \[ \boxed{0} \]
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