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Thin Film Constructive Interference
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A thin film of oil (n = 1.45) floats on water (n = 1.33). Light rays from air (n = 1.00) reflect from both the top and bottom surfaces of the oil film. For constructive interference to occur, the minimum thickness of the oil film must be:

A

λ/n

B

λ/4n

C

3λ/4n

D

λ/2n

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