The phase difference corresponding to a path difference of $x$ is

  • A
    $\frac{2\pi x}{\lambda}$
  • B
    $\frac{2\pi \lambda}{x}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi x}{\lambda}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi \lambda}{x}$

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