$A$ ray of light from a monochromatic point source of light is incident at a point on the screen. If a thin mica film of thickness $t$ and refractive index $n$ is introduced in its path,then the optical path

  • A
    is decreased by $(n-1) t$.
  • B
    is increased by $(n+1) t$.
  • C
    is not affected.
  • D
    is increased by $(n-1) t$.

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