MCQ
The wavefronts of light coming from a distant source of unknown shape are nearly:
- APlane.
- BElliptical.
- CCylindrical.
- DSpherical.
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Answer
- Plane.
Explanation:
Wave travelling from a distant source always has plane wavefront.
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