Huygen's theory of light

explain reflection and refraction of light

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explain scattering of light

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explain interference of light, diffraction of light

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The correct option is B explain interference of light, diffraction of light
Huygens theory of light states that each point of a wavefront is the source of secondary wavelets (small waves) which spread in all directions with the speed of the wave. The new wavefront is formed by drawing a line tangent to all the wavelets. This theory explains interference of light and diffraction of light.

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