In a thin film of oil on water, what color will be seen if the film is of thickness corresponding to destructive interference for blue light?

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In a thin film of oil on water, what color will be seen if the film is of thickness corresponding to destructive interference for blue light?
  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Blue
  4. Yellow

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Q: In a thin film of oil on water, what color will be seen if the film is of thickness corresponding to destructive interference for blue light?
Solution: Destructive interference for blue light means blue light is canceled out, allowing longer wavelengths (like red) to be seen.
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