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A pulse or a wave train travels along a stretched string and reaches the fixed end of the string. It will be reflected back with
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Options:
  • 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
Solution:
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The correct answer is: A phase change of 180° with velocity reversed
On reflection from fixed end (denser medium) a phase difference of π is introduced and velocity is reversed.

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