Physics-Huygens Principle
NEET Physics Huygens Principle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
What is the shape of the wavefront at time t, as determined by Huygens Principle?
A
Spherical
B
Cylindrical
C
Planar
D
Elliptical
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to Huygens Principle, the new wavefront is obtained by drawing a common tangent to all the secondary wavelets, resulting in a spherical shape with the center at the point of origin.
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