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Wavefront means

A

All particles in it have same phase

B

All particles have opposite phase of vibrations

C

Few particles are in same phase, rest are in opposite phase

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
A
Wavefront is the locus of all the particles which vibrates in the same phase.
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  • Wavefront generated from a line source is

    A
    cylindrical wavefront
    B
    spherical wavefront
    C
    plane wavefront
    D
    either (A) or (B)

  • When source is linear, the wavefront is

    A
    Spherical
    B
    Cylindrical
    C
    Circular
    D
    All of these

  • For point source, the wavefront is

    A
    Cylindrical always
    B
    Spherical always
    C
    Plane always
    D
    May be spherical or plane, depending upon distance

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