The wave nature of light was proposed by:
Correct answer: D. Huygens
- A. Newton
- B. Fresnel
- C. Maxwell
- D. Huygens
Explanation
Huygens proposed the wave theory of light (Huygens' principle), explaining propagation and wavefront construction; later, Fresnel and Maxwell developed the theory further.
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