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When a wave reflects from a rigid boundary, there is a phase change of:
A0 degrees
B90 degrees
C180 degrees
D360 degrees
✓ Correct Answer: C — 180 degrees
Reflection of a wave from a denser/rigid boundary results in a phase reversal of 180 degrees (pi radians).
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