Physics-Huygens Principle
NEET Physics Huygens Principle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
According to Huygens' Principle, what is defined as a surface of constant phase?
A
Wavefront
B
Wave speed
C
Wavelet
D
Medium
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
A wavefront is defined as a surface of constant phase, where all points oscillate in phase due to being at the same distance from the source of the wave. This is described in the context of Huygens' Principle.
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