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What is a wavefront? Distinguish between a plane wavefront and a spherical wavefront

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Wavefront:- It Is Defined As The Locus Of All The Particles Of The Medium Vibrating In Same Phase At A Given Instant.

Types Of Wavefront

1. If The Source Is A Point Source Then The Wavefront Is Said To Be Spherical.

2. If The Source Is Linear Source Then The Wavefront Is Said To Be Cylinderical.

3. If The Source Is At Large Distance Then The Wavefront Is Said To Be A Plane.




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