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A wave is reflected from a rigid support. The change in phase of reflection will be.

  • A. π /4
  • B. π /2
  • C. π
  • D. 2π

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When a wave encounters a rigid support, it undergoes a phase change upon reflection. This phase change is crucial in understanding wave behavior.

Phase Change in Reflection

For a wave reflecting off a fixed boundary, the phase change is typically:

  • π (180 degrees) - This indicates that the wave inverts upon reflection.

Therefore, the correct answer to the question is C. π.