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Problem 4 - Entrance Test
A wave pulse on a string reflects off a rigid boundary. The reflected pulse has
A. Inverted amplitude and same phase
B. Inverted amplitude and opposite phase
C. Same amplitude and same phase
D. Same amplitude and opposite phase
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Correct: B
Reflection from a rigid boundary inverts the wave due to Newton's third law (equal and opposite force). Hence, the phase changes by π.