Q. The wave theory of light was given by

A) Maxwell
B) Planck
C) Huygen
D) Young
Explanation

(c) In 1678 Huygen proposed the wave theory of light. According to Huygen, light travels in the form of waves. These waves after emerging from the light source travel in all directions with the velocity of light. Since, waves require a medium to travel Huygen proposed an all pervading medium ether.

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