MCQ
A wave is reflected from a rigid support. The change in phase on reflection will be
  • A
    $\pi /4$
  • B
    $\pi /2$
  • $\pi$
  • D
    $2\pi $

Answer

Correct option: C.
$\pi$
c
(c)After reflection from rigid support, a wave suffers a phase change of $\pi$.

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