Understanding Newton's Ring Experiment & Why Rings are Circular

[Mannu136]

Hi...
Having problen in understanding Newton's ring experiment ?
And why are rings circular in shaoe ?
Thanks in advance...:)

 

[tiny-tim]

Welcome to PF!

Hi Mannu136! Welcome to PF!

Why would they be any other shape than circular, if the lens you start with is circular?

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