How is the phase constant φ related to A and B in y(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt) + B cos(kx - ωt)? - OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES Quiz | GKFix.in

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How is the phase constant φ related to A and B in y(x,t) = A sin(kx - ωt) + B cos(kx - ωt)?

A. φ = A/B
B. φ = B/A
C. φ = tan⁻¹(B/A)
D. φ = sin⁻¹(A/B)