In a thin film interference experiment, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a denser medium? (2023)

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In a thin film interference experiment, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a denser medium? (2023)
  1. Constructive interference
  2. Destructive interference
  3. No interference
  4. Total internal reflection

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Q: In a thin film interference experiment, what type of interference occurs when light reflects off a denser medium? (2023)
Solution: When light reflects off a denser medium, a phase change of π occurs, leading to destructive interference for certain path differences.
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