Two simple harmonic progressive waves have displacements $y_1 = a_1 \sin \left(\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda} - \omega t\right)$ and $y_2 = a_2 \cos \left(\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda} - \omega t + \phi\right)$. What is the phase difference between the two waves?

  • A
    $\left(\phi + \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
  • B
    $\phi$
  • C
    $\left(\phi - \frac{\pi}{2}\right)$
  • D
    $(\phi + \pi)$

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