Which one of the following phenomena is not explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront ?

Question

Which one of the following phenomena is not explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront ? (A) Refraction (B) Reflection (C) Diffraction (D) Origin of spectra

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Huygen's construction of wavefront does not apply to origin of spectra which is explained by quantum theory.

Q. Which one of the following phenomena is not explained by Huygen's construction of wavefront ?

Refraction

Reflection

Diffraction

Origin of spectra

Huygen's construction of wavefront does not apply to origin of spectra which is explained by quantum theory.