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Intensity Explanation in YDSE

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On a rainy day, small oil films on water show brilliant colours. This is due to

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dispersion

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interference

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diffraction

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polarization

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Solution

The correct option is B interference
Interference
Interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superimpose to form a resultant wave of greater, lower or same amplitude.

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