Two waves are represented by the equations $y_1 = a \sin \omega t$ and $y_2 = a \cos \omega t$. The first wave is .....

  • A
    ahead of the second by $\pi$.
  • B
    behind the second by $\pi$.
  • C
    ahead of the second by $\pi / 2$.
  • D
    behind the second by $\pi / 2$.

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