refraction, diffraction, and interference can all be explained using Huygens' principle, see:
http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/302l/lectures/node150.html
Polarization on the other hand requires electromagnetic principles. (E cross H)
Which of the following was not considered to be strong evidence for the wave nature of light? refraction, diffraction, interference, or polarization.
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