What is wavefronts
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A wavefront is an imaginary surface joining all points in space that are in the same phase of oscillation for a wave.
Imagine dropping a pebble into a pond. The ripples that spread outwards are waves. At any given moment, the crest of a ripple forms a circle. This circle is a wavefront. All points on that circle are at the same point in their up-and-down motion (the crest).
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