If $x = a \sin \left( \omega t + \frac{\pi}{6} \right)$ and $x' = a \cos \omega t$,then what is the phase difference between the two waves?

  • A
    $ \pi/3 $
  • B
    $ \pi/6 $
  • C
    $ \pi/2 $
  • D
    $ \pi $

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