Q. A very thin film that reflects white light appears

A) Coloured
B) White
C) Black
D) Red
Explanation

(a) When a thin film (say of oil) is spread over (say water), seen in broad light brilliant coloured pattern in observed. This coloured pattern arises due to interference of light reflected from the upper and lower surfaces of the film.
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