When a drop of oil is spread on a water surface, it displays beautiful colours in daylight because of

dispersion of light.

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reflection of light.

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polarization of light.

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interference of light.

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Solution

The correct option is D interference of light.
The colours in daylight on a drop of oil is due to interference of light from the two layers of the oil drop under suitable conditions.

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