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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Wave Optics

Question:

A plane wave passes through a convex lens. What is the geometrical shape of the emerging wavefront ?

Options:

planar

diverging spherical

converging

none of these

Correct Answer:

converging

Explanation:

A convex lens is a converging lens. As the wave passes through the lens, they get converged towards the focus. So, the wavefront will be of the shape of converging spherical surfaces as the wave is refracted from the lens.