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Statement I: Thin films such as soap bubble or a thin layer of oit on watar show beautiful colors when illuminated by white light.
Statement II: It happens due to the interference of light reflected form the upper surface of thin film.

A

Statement I is True, statement II is True, Statement II is a correct explanation for Statement I.

B

Statement I is Ture, Statement II is Ture, Statement II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement I.

C

Statement I is True, Statement II is False.

D

Statement I is False, Statement II is True.

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The beautiful colours are seen on account of interference of light reflected from the upper and the lower surfaces of the thin films. Since condition for constructive and destructive interference depends upon the wavelength of light, therefore coloured interference fringes are observed.
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