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Reflection phase change
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<p>A <a href="/facts/Phase_change_(waves)/cpGtuVll">phase change</a> sometimes occurs when a <a href="/facts/Wave/fU0HH6St">wave</a> is <a href="/facts/Reflection_(physics)/BhcjDs79">reflected</a>, specifically from a medium with faster wave speed to the boundary of a medium with slower wave speed. Such reflections occur for many types of wave, including <a href="/facts/Light_wave/jeofpMn4">light waves</a>, <a href="/facts/Sound_wave/DlKXlPuF">sound waves</a>, and waves on vibrating strings. </p>