Figure, shows wave fronts in still water moving in the direction of the arrow towards the interface $PQ$ between a shallow region and a deep(denser) region. Which of the lines shown may represent one of the wave fronts in the deep region?

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  • A

    $I$

  • B

    $II$

  • C

    $III$

  • D

    $IV$

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