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An oil μoil=1.45 flowing on water seems coloured due to interference. For observing this effect, the approximate thickness of the oil film should be

a
100 Å
b
1000 Å
c
1 mm
d
1 cm

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Condition for constructive interference is-2μoild=  λair2 ​   Hence, λ=4μoildFor visible light , 400nm < λ< 700nm400nm < 4μoild < 700nmGiven : ​μoil=1.45Hence,  689.65A0 < d < 1206.8A0

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