Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:
What is the geometrical shape of the wavefront in the following?
A point source kept underwater :
Options:
Spherical
Cylindrical
Planar
a wavelet
Correct Answer:
Spherical
Explanation:
This is a case of spherical wavefront as a point source emits waves in all directions symmetrically.