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A wavefront is an imaginary surface wher...

A wavefront is an imaginary surface where

A

phase changes with constant rate in all directions along the surface.

B

phase changes with same rate per unit length in all directions along the surface

C

constant phase difference is always maintained.

D

phase is always the same for all points.

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