AIIMS2002Physics-Optics
AIIMS 2002 Physics Interference Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Assertion : Thin films such as soap bubble or a thin layer of oil on water show beautiful colours when illuminated by white light.
Reason : It happens due to the interference of light reflected from the upper surface of the thin film.
A
Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
B
Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
C
Assertion is true but Reason is false.
D
Both Assertion and Reason are false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The beautiful colours are seen on account of interference of light reflected from the upper and the lower surfaces of the thin film.
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