The main drawback of Huygens' theory was:

  • A
    Failure in explanation of rectilinear propagation of light
  • B
    $A$ failure of experimental verification of ether medium
  • C
    Failure to explain the formation of Newton's rings
  • D
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$

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