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 $ .