Understanding Phase Difference between y1=a. sin(ω.t) and y2=a. sin(ω.t + φ)

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The phase difference between the two waves y1=a. sin(ω.t) and y2=a. sin(ω.t + φ) is determined by the value φ. The discussion centers on whether the phase difference should be expressed as φ or φ/ω. Most participants agree that the correct representation is φ, as it directly indicates the shift in phase between the two waves. The reference to the provided link suggests a focus on understanding phase shifts in trigonometric graphs. Ultimately, the consensus is that the phase difference is simply φ.
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There are two waves
y1=a. sin(ω.t)
&
y2=a. sin(ω.t + φ)

My question is what is the phase difference of these two waves?

Is it "φ" or "φ/ω"?
 
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