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