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The shape of wave front emitted by a light source in the form of a narrow slit is

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Cylindrical.
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  • The shape of the wavefront emitted by a lught source in the form of a narrow slit is:

    A
    Cylindrical
    B
    Spherical
    C
    Plane
    D
    None of the above

  • The geometrical shape of the wavefront of a light source in the form of a narrow slit is:

    A
    Plane
    B
    Parabolic
    C
    Spherical
    D
    Cylindrical

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