Two waves are given by $y_1 = a \sin(\omega t - kx)$ and $y_2 = a \cos(\omega t - kx)$. The phase difference between the two waves is

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{8}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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