A linearly polarized electromagnetic wave given as 
is incident normally on a perfectly reflecting infinite wall at 
. Assuming that the material of the wall is optically inactive, the reflected wave will be given as:
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
When a wave is reflected from denser medium, then the type of wave doesn't change but only its phase changes by 
or π radian.
Thus, for the reflected wave 
and additional phase of π in the incident wave.
Given, here the incident electromagnetic wave is,
The reflected electromagnetic wave is given by
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