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Chapter 28 Problem 31P

Question

Problem 31P

A soap film (n = 1.33) is 825 nm thick. White light strikes the film at normal incidence. What visible wavelengths will be constructively reflected if the film is surrounded by air on both sides? (Refer to Example 25-3 for the range of visible wavelengths.)

Solution

Step 1 of 3

Here we have to calculate the wavelength which should be reflected constructively.

The equation for the wavelength,

The equation for the phase change,

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

A soap film (n = 1.33) is 825 nm thick. White light

Chapter 28 textbook questions

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