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Physics Question on Ray optics and optical instruments

When light propagates through a given homogeneous medium, the velocities of

A

Primary wavefronts are lesser than those of secondary wavelets

B

Primary wavefronts are greater than or equal to those of secondary wavelets.

C

Primary wavefronts and wavelets are equal

D

Primary wavefronts are larger than those of secondary wavelets

Answer

Primary wavefronts are greater than or equal to those of secondary wavelets.

Explanation

Solution

The correct answer is (B) : Primary wavefronts are greater than or equal to those of secondary wavelets.