In a thin film interference, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a medium with a higher refractive index?

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In a thin film interference, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a medium with a higher refractive index?
  1. Constructive
  2. Destructive
  3. No interference
  4. Total internal reflection

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Q: In a thin film interference, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a medium with a higher refractive index?
Solution: When light reflects off a medium with a higher refractive index, a phase change of π occurs, leading to destructive interference.
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