EasyPhysicswave theory
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According to Huygens' principle, each point of a wavefront is source of
A
Secondary wavelets
B
Primary waves
C
Electromagnetic waves
D
Light rays
Explanation
Huygens' Principle states that every point on a wavefront acts as a source of secondary spherical wavelets which spread out in the forward direction at the speed of light.
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