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Assertion : Wavefronts obtained from light emitted by a point source in an isotropic medium are always spherical.
Reason : Speed of light in isotropic medium is constant.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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A
When the speed of light is independent of direction, the secondary waves are spherical.
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