Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

When the Newton's ring interference_ is seen from above by means of reflected light. The central spot always appears:

Correct answer: B. Black

  • A. White
  • B. Black
  • C. Red
  • D. Green

Explanation

Black: The central spot appears black when destructive interference occurs, causing the incident and reflected waves to cancel each other out, resulting in minimum brightness or complete darkness at the center.

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