MCQ
The wave theory in its original form was first postulated by:
  • A
    Issac Newton
  • B
    Thomas Young
  • C
    Christian Huygens
  • D
    Augustine Jean Fresnel

Answer

  1. Christian Huygens

Explanation:

Christian Huygens postulated wave theory.

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