Question

state any one demerit of huygens wave theory of light​

Answer 1

This theory could not explain rectilinear propagation of light. It could not explain Compton effect, photoelectric effect, Raman effect etc. Also it could not explain properly the propagation of light through vacuum. This is because ether has high elastic constant and zero density which gives contradictory results.

Answer 2

Answer:

This theory could not explain rectilinear propagation of light. It could not explain Compton effect, photoelectric effect, Raman effect etc. Also it could not explain properly the propagation of light through vacuum.