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Physics Wave and Sound Progressive and Successive Waves MCQ (Single Correct)

A pulse or a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back

A
The same phase as the incident pulse but with velocity reversed
B
A phase change of 180° with no reversal of velocity
C
The same phase as the incident pulse with no reversal of velocity
D
A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed

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D

On reflection from fixed end (denser medium) a phase difference of is introduced.

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