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An oil film in air of thickness 255 nm is illuminated by white light at normal incidence. As a consequence of interference, which colour will be predominantly visible in the reflected light ?
Given the refractive index of oil = 1.47
An oil film in air of thickness 255 nm is illuminated by white light at normal incidence. As a consequence of interference, which colour will be predominantly visible in the reflected light ?
Given the refractive index of oil = 1.47
Given the refractive index of oil = 1.47
Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
- Red (~ 650 nm)
- Blue (~ 450 nm)
- Green (~ 500 nm)
- Yellow (~560 nm)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C) : Green (~ 500 nm).
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