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Physics Question on Wave optics

An oil film in air of thickness 255 nm is illuminated by white light at normal incidence. As a consequence of interference, which colour will be predominantly visible in the reflected light ?
Given the refractive index of oil = 1.47

A

Red (~ 650 nm)

B

Blue (~ 450 nm)

C

Green (~ 500 nm)

D

Yellow (~560 nm)

Answer

Green (~ 500 nm)

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : Green (~ 500 nm).