Concept:
In a common emitter amplifier, the output signal is inverted relative to the input.
So the output voltage is \(180^\circ\) out of phase with the input voltage.
ip
Step 1: Recall the standard phase relation.
For common emitter configuration:
\[
\text{phase difference} = 180^\circ
\]
\[
180^\circ = \pi \text{ radians}
\]
ip
Hence, the correct answer is:
\[
\boxed{(D)\ \pi}
\]