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When exposed to sunlight, thin films of oil on water often exhibit brilliant colours due to the phenomenon of

A

Polarisation

B

Scattering

C

Interference

D

reflection

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The correct Answer is:
C
It happens due to interference of light. Some wavelengths do constructive interference on reflected sdie so their dominant presence is on that side and some wavelengths show their dominant presence on transmitted side due to constructive interference.
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