Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

What is the direction of wavefront of a wave with wave motion ?

Options:

parallel

perpendicular

opposite

at an angle θ

Correct Answer:

perpendicular

Explanation:

The speed with which the wavefront moves outwards from the source is called the speed of the wave. The direction of the wave travels in a direction perpendicular to the wavefront.