Question

The work of Charles Kuen Kao is likely to have been most influenced by the work of which of the following scientists?

A. Galileo Galilei
B. Christian Doppler
C. Sir Isaac Newton
D. Ibn al-Haytham

Answer 1

The work of Charles Kuen Kao is likely to have been most influenced by the work of Christian Doppler.

Answer: Option B

Step-by-step explanation:

Christian Doppler was the scientist who discovered Doppler effect which is used to derive the relationship between the wavelength and frequency of the sound waves travelling between the source and the observer.

Charles was called as the Father of fiber optics because of his many scientific advancements in the field of fiber optic communications. Therefore, Doppler effect would have supported his theory and inventions in many aspects.

Answer 2

The work of Charles Kuen Kao is likely to have been most influenced by the work of Christian Doppler. Both scientists are related with the phenomenon of wave. Christian Doppler is famous for its Doppler's effect. This effect can be seen when the source is moving w.r.t observer or vice versa.