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A : If a wave moving in a rarer medium , gets reflected at the boundary of a denser medium , then it encounter a sudden change in phaso or `pi` .
R : If a wave propagating in a denser medium , gets reflected from rarer medium , then there will be no abrupt phase change .

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To solve the problem, we will analyze both the assertion (A) and the reason (R) provided in the question. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion (A) The assertion states that if a wave traveling in a rarer medium is reflected at the boundary of a denser medium, it encounters a sudden change in phase of π (180 degrees). - **Explanation**: When a wave travels from a rarer medium (like air) to a denser medium (like water), upon reflection at the boundary, there is a phase change of π. This is because the wave reflects off a medium that is denser, leading to an inversion of the wave. ### Step 2: Analyze the Reason (R) The reason states that if a wave propagating in a denser medium is reflected from a rarer medium, there will be no abrupt phase change. - **Explanation**: When a wave travels from a denser medium to a rarer medium, it reflects without any phase change. This means that the wave retains its original phase upon reflection, as it is moving from a medium of higher density to one of lower density. ### Step 3: Determine the Truth of Both Statements - **Assertion (A)**: True. The wave does experience a phase change of π when reflecting from a denser medium. - **Reason (R)**: True. The wave does not experience a phase change when reflecting from a rarer medium. ### Step 4: Evaluate the Relationship Between A and R While both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason does not explain the assertion. The assertion discusses the behavior of waves reflecting from a denser medium, while the reason discusses the opposite scenario. ### Conclusion Both statements are true, but the reason does not correctly explain the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is that both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. ---
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