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Aside from reflection, which wave behavior is responsible for the brilliant colors of thin films of oil and soapy water? O a. polarization O b. interference O c. refraction O d. diffraction

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Interference of Light

The word "constructive" signifies addition in interference. Constructive interference occurs when the path of the waves that start from the slit differs by 1 entire wavelength or in the intervals of the same. Hence, the waves that are presented on the screen are in phase (crest to crest/trough to trough). The waves interfering constructively forms bright fringes on the screen.

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Aside from reflection, which wave behavior is responsible for the brilliant colors of thin
films of oil and soapy water?
O a. polarization
O b. interference
O c. refraction
O d. diffraction

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