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If a thin film of thickness \( t \) and refractive index \( \mu \) is placed in the path of light coming from a source \( S \), then increase in length of optical path is
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Options:
  • A \( \mu \mathrm{t} \)
  • B \( \mu / \mathrm{t} \)
  • C \( (\mu-1) \mathrm{t} \)
  • D None of these
Solution:
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The correct answer is: \( (\mu-1) \mathrm{t} \)
Increase in optical path =μt-t=μ-1t

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