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Statement-1 : Planner wavefronts are incident on a prism, remain planner after passing through prism, but if planner wavefronts are passed through a pin hole then wavefronts may become spherical.
Statement-2 : If slit width is increased then curvature of wave front increases.
Statement-1 : Planner wavefronts are incident on a prism, remain planner after passing through prism, but if planner wavefronts are passed through a pin hole then wavefronts may become spherical.
Statement-2 : If slit width is increased then curvature of wave front increases.
Statement-2 : If slit width is increased then curvature of wave front increases.
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A large aperture allows light to pass with little spreading (planar behavior), while a tiny aperture forces it to spread widely (spherical behavior).
Updated On: Feb 2, 2026
- Statement-1 is correct, statement-2 is incorrect.
- Statement-1 is incorrect, statement-2 is correct.
- Both statement are correct.
- Both statement are incorrect.
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The Correct Option is C
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