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What does the central spot of Newton’s rings look like when viewed in reflected light?

Correct answer B. Dark

Explanation

At the point of contact the air film has zero thickness, but reflection from the glass below adds a phase change of π, so the two reflected rays cancel and the centre appears dark.

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