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When a wave undergoes reflection at rarer medium then it undergoes a phase difference of :

A

`pi`

B

`pi`/2

C

2`pi`

D

No change is plase.

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The correct Answer is:
D
When the wave is reflected from rarrer medium then there is no change in phase.
Hence the correct choice Is (d) .
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