In a thin film interference, if the film is viewed in white light, which color w

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In a thin film interference, if the film is viewed in white light, which color will be seen at the center of the film? (2022)
  1. Red
  2. Blue
  3. Green
  4. Yellow

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

In a thin film interference, if the film is viewed in white light, which color will be seen at the center of the film? (2022)
  • Step 1: Understand that thin film interference happens when light reflects off the top and bottom surfaces of a thin film.
  • Step 2: Know that different colors of light have different wavelengths, with red light having a longer wavelength than blue light.
  • Step 3: Realize that at the center of the film, the path difference between the two reflected light waves is minimal.
  • Step 4: Remember that constructive interference occurs when the path difference is a multiple of the wavelength.
  • Step 5: Since longer wavelengths (like red) are more likely to constructively interfere at the center, red light will be the dominant color seen.
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