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appearance of colour in thin films is due to ____________________?
A
diffraction
B
dispersion
C
interference
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D
polarization
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A
diffraction
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B
dispersion
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C
interference
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D
polarization
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Explanation
The colors seen in thin films (like soap bubbles or oil slicks) arise from interference between light reflected off the film's top and bottom surfaces.
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