MCQ
Assertion (A): According to Huygen’s principle, no backward wave-front is possible.
Reason (R): Amplitude of secondary wavelet is proportional to $(1+\cos \theta)$ where $\theta$ is the angle between the ray at the point of consideration and the direction of secondary wavelet.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
  • B
    Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
Explanation: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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