wave_mechanics progressive_waves Question 11
Question: A wave is reflected from a rigid support. The change in phase on reflection will be
[MP PMT 1990; RPMT 2002]
Options:
A) $ \pi /4 $
B) $ \pi /2 $
C) $ \pi $
D) $ 2\pi $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
After reflection from rigid support, a wave suffers a phase change of $ \pi $ .