Does Huygen's principle apply to water waves?
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Does Huygen's principle apply to water waves?
Water Waves:
Water waves refer to the way mechanical energy waves pass through and move a liquid medium. Huygen's principle, regarding the behavior of energy waves, was proposed by Christiaan Huygens in the 17th century.
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View this answerYes, Huygen's principle applies to water waves. Huygen's principle applies to all waves that travel through space or a medium, regardless of whether...
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