Q. When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its
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Correct Answer: (C)
amplitude
Explanation: When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.
Explanation by: Neha Sharma
When a light wave is reflected from an object, it changes not only its amplitude but also its phase according to the properties of the object at a particular point. The velocity and momentum are just reversed in another direction.