MCQ
The wave theory in its original form was first postulated by:
- AIssac Newton
- BThomas Young
- ✓Christian Huygens
- DAugustine Jean Fresnel
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Answer
Correct option: C.
Christian Huygens
Christian Huygens postulated wave theory.
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