Time difference between two sine waves

[redshift]

"There are two sine waves having a phase difference of 20 degrees. After one reaches its maximum value, how much time will pass until the other reaches its maximum, assuming a frequency of 60 Hz."

Should I go about this by assuming...
sin(120pi*t) = sin(120pi(t + x) - 20)

Any hints appreciated

 

[Galileo]

You have two sines which have are functions of position and time. (actually, considering them function of time alone is sufficient)
They both have the form:
A\sin(kx-\omega t + \phi)

Assume the first wave reaches its maximum A at time t=0 and position x=0.
Then you have to find t when the second wave reaches its max A:

A\sin(-\omega t + \phi)=A
Where \phi is 20 degrees expressed in radians.

 

[redshift]

I get it. Since 20 degrees = pi/9, moving LHS A to RHS gives
sin (-120pi*t + pi/9) = 1
so, -120pi*t + pi/9 = pi/2
and finally t = 7/2160 seconds

Many thanks