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JEE Advanced · Physics · 24. Ray Optics

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The figure shows a surface \(X Y\) separating two transparent media, medium-1 and medium-2. The lines \(a b\) and \(c d\) represent wavefronts of a light wave travelling in medium-1 and incident on \(X Y\). The lines ef and \(g h\) represent wavefronts of the light wave in medium-2 after refraction.
Question:
Light travels as a

  1. A parallel beam in each medium
  2. B convergent beam in each medium
  3. C divergent beam in each medium
  4. D divergent beam in one medium and convergent beam in the other medium
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(A) parallel beam in each medium

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Wavefronts are parallel in both media. Therefore, light which is perpendicular to wavefront travels as a parallel beam in each medium. Hence, the correct option is (a).
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