What is difference between using sine and cosine function for displacement of particle?

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Physically we can use both sine and cosine wave to represent the displacement of a particle the only difference would be geometrical as in the phase difference between the two waves is by Ï€/2. This would mean that a particle represented by a cosine wave would be ahead in phase terms (and also path terms) compared to a particle represented by a sine wave.

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