A puddle of water (n = 1.33) is covered with a very thin layer of oil (n = 1.20). How thick is the oil in the region that strongly reflects light with a wavelength of 497 nm?
a. 207 nm
c. 458 nm
b. 550 nm
d. 229 nm
A
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