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Chapter 28 Problem 8CQ

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Problem 8CQ

Two identical sheets of glass are coated with films of different materials but equal thickness. The colors seen in reflected light from the two films are different. Give a reason that can account for this observation.

Solution

Solution 8CQ

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This is due to the different refractive index of the material we used to coat the glass.

The equation for the wavelength is,

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

Two identical sheets of glass are coated with films of

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