If wave X leads wave Y by 45 degrees of phase, then ___

If wave X leads wave Y by 45 degrees of phase, then:

A. Wave Y is 1⁄4 cycle ahead of wave X .
B. Wave Y is 1⁄4 cycle behind wave X .
C. Wave Y is 1⁄8 cycle behind wave X .
D. Wave Y is 1⁄16 cycle ahead of wave X .

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Answer: C

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