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The wave theory of light, in its original form, was first proposed by
The wave theory of light, in its original form, was first proposed by
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The correct option is B Christian Huygens
Explanation:
- Scientists were arguing about the fundamental nature of light in the late 17th century, whether it was a wave or a particle.
- Sir Isaac Newton was a staunch supporter of light's particle nature.
- However, Dutch physicist Christian Huygens believed that light was made up of waves vibrating up and down perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation and thus devised a method of seeing wave propagation.
- This is known as the 'Huygens' Principle.'
Hence, the correct option is (B).
Christian Huygens
Explanation:
- Scientists were arguing about the fundamental nature of light in the late 17th century, whether it was a wave or a particle.
- Sir Isaac Newton was a staunch supporter of light's particle nature.
- However, Dutch physicist Christian Huygens believed that light was made up of waves vibrating up and down perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation and thus devised a method of seeing wave propagation.
- This is known as the 'Huygens' Principle.'
Hence, the correct option is (B).
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