In a thin film of oil on water, which color will appear at the center of the pat

Practice Questions

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In a thin film of oil on water, which color will appear at the center of the pattern if the film thickness is such that it causes constructive interference for blue light? (2022)
  1. Red
  2. Green
  3. Blue
  4. Yellow

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a thin film of oil on water, which color will appear at the center of the pattern if the film thickness is such that it causes constructive interference for blue light? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that a thin film of oil on water can create colorful patterns due to interference of light.
  • Step 2: Know that constructive interference happens when light waves combine to make a brighter color.
  • Step 3: Identify that if the film thickness is right for blue light, it means blue light waves are reinforcing each other.
  • Step 4: Conclude that since blue light is being reinforced, blue will be the color that appears at the center of the pattern.
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