MCQ
Wavefront of a wave has direction with wave motion:
  • A
    Parallel
  • B
    Perpendicular
  • C
    Opposite
  • D
    At an angle of $\theta$

Answer

  1. Perpendicular

Explanation:

Direction of wave is perpendicular to the wavefront.

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