Physics-Standing Waves
NEET Physics Standing Waves MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 11
What happens to a traveling wave at a rigid boundary?
A
It is reflected with a phase reversal.
B
It is absorbed without reflection.
C
It continues traveling without any change.
D
It is reflected without any phase change.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
At a rigid boundary, a traveling wave is reflected with a phase reversal, meaning the reflected wave has its amplitude inverted. This is stated in the context of wave reflection at boundaries in the NCERT material.
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