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When a light wave is reflected from a mirror, there is a change in its

A. Frequency

B. Amplitude

C. Wavelength

D. Velocity

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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