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In Huygen's wave theory, the locus of all points in the same state of vibration is called

A

A half period zone

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B

Oscillator

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C

A wave-front

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D

A ray

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Solution

The correct option is C
A wave-front

Explanation:
A wavefront is a surface along which the wave's phase remains constant. At any one time along a wavefront, all particles of the medium are moving in the same direction.
Hence, the correct option is (C).

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