Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1]
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- Light Waves
Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 1] · Physics · Light Waves
A parallel beam of white light is incident normally on a water film...
A parallel beam of white light is incident normally on a water film of thickness . Determine the wavelengths in the visible range (–) that are strongly transmitted by the film. The refractive index of water is .
Options
- A
- B
- C
- D
Correct answer
D.
Step-by-step solution
For a thin film of thickness and refractive index , the condition for constructive interference in the transmitted light (strong transmission) is given by:
where
Given:
The optical path difference is:
Therefore, the wavelengths that are strongly transmitted are:
We need in the visible range ( to ).
For :
For :
For :
Thus, the strongly transmitted wavelengths in the given options are , , and .
Answer: ; ;
where
Given:
The optical path difference is:
Therefore, the wavelengths that are strongly transmitted are:
We need in the visible range ( to ).
For :
For :
For :
Thus, the strongly transmitted wavelengths in the given options are , , and .
Answer: ; ;