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Reflection of a light wave at a fixed point results in a phase difference between the incident and reflected wave of

A

`(3pi)/2 rad`

B

`2pi rad`

C

`2pi rad`

D

`pi/2 rad`

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C
The phase difference between the incident and reflected wave is `180^@`
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