A very thin film in reflected white light appears: - Vidyadip

Question

A very thin film in reflected white light appears:

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Answer

Black

Explanation:
When the film is thin, t → 0, path diff. = $\frac{\lambda}{2}$. Therefore, in reflected light, the film appears black.

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