Quickcheck on Interference in Thin Film

Everytime light hits a surface (air to water) light is reflected.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

If the film is a higher index of refraction - the light wave will slow down.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

If the index of refraction of the film is higher than air - the reflected ray will undergo a phase shift.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

Everytime light hits a "thin film" - there is a phase shift.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If the index of refraction of the third material (n₃) is lower than the index of refraction of the second material (n₂) - there will be a phase shift.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What is the path difference of the wave traveling through the film?

• t

• 2t

• t/2

• 0

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS4-1

When there is a phase shift - the interference type will change.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What type of interference is shown?

• Constructive

• Destructive

What type of interference is shown?

• Constructive

• Destructive

If rays 2 and 3 are IN PHASE - What type of interference will they experience?

• Constructive

• Destructive