Question
What type of wave front will emerge?
(i) From a point light source, (ii) From a remote light source.
(i) From a point light source, (ii) From a remote light source.
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Answer
(i) A spherical wave front will emerge from a point light source.
(ii) A flat wavefront will be obtained from a distant light source.
(ii) A flat wavefront will be obtained from a distant light source.
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