MCQ
The main drawback of huygen's theory was
  • A
    Failure in explanation of rectilinear propagation of light
  • B
    A failure of experimental verification of ether medium
  • C
    failure to explain the formation of newton's rings
  • Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

Answer

Correct option: D.
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
d

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