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Which phenomenon occurs when a wave encounters a non-transmitting barrier?

Which phenomenon occurs when a wave encounters a non-transmitting barrier?-example-1
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Reflection occurs when waves bounce back from a surface they cannot pass through. Reflection can happen with any type of waves, not just sound waves.

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