Wave Fronts and Wave Propagation Quiz

The wave front provides information about the shape and direction of the wave as it moves through a medium, allowing for the analysis of wave behavior and interactions.

A wave front is the locus of all the points in space that are in phase with each other at any given instant, representing the wave's position as it propagates through a medium.

A wave front can have various shapes, such as spherical, planar, or cylindrical, depending on the source of the wave and the medium through which it travels. Additionally, the wave front can undergo changes as it interacts with obstacles or different mediums.