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Assertion :Assertion : Wavefronts obtained from light emitted by a point source in an isotropic medium are always spherical. Reason: Reason : Speed of light in isotropic medium is constant.

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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
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If both assertion and reason are true and reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
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If assertion is true but reason is false
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If both assertion and reason are false
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The correct option is A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
When the speed of light is independent of direction, the secondary waves are spherical.

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