STANDARDPhysics-Wave Optics
STANDARD Physics Huygens Principle MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
The phenomena which is not explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront
A
reflection
B
diffraction
C
refraction
D
origin of spectra
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
The Huygens construction of wavefront does not explain the phenomena of origin of spectra. It is primarily used to explain reflection, refraction, and diffraction.
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