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The property of light which cannot be explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront is:
The property of light which cannot be explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront is:
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Huygen's principle is extremely useful in understanding the behavior of light in terms of wave propagation, but keep in mind that it cannot fully explain certain quantum mechanical phenomena such as the origin of spectra.
Updated On: May 15, 2025
- Refraction
- Reflection
- Diffraction
- Origin of spectra
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Huygen's principle is used to explain the wave nature of light, including phenomena such as refraction, reflection, and diffraction. However, it cannot explain the origin of spectra, as it primarily deals with wavefronts and their propagation. The origin of spectra, such as in the case of emission and absorption lines, is a quantum mechanical phenomenon and is not explained by Huygen's principle.
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