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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