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Statement I: Thin films such as soap bubble or a thin layer of oil on water 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

If both the assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of the assertion .

B

If both the assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion .

C

If the assertion is true but the reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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