Q. Which of the following statements is true, when spherical waves fall on a plane refracting surface, separating two media
A) The reflected waves form spherical wave fronts
B) The reflected waves form plane wave fronts
C) The refracted waves form plane wave fronts
D) There are no refracted waves
Explanation
(a) When spherical waves are incident on a plane refracting surface, separating two media, the reflected waves have spherical wave fronts
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