$A$ thin oil film of refractive index $1.2$ floats on the surface of water $(\mu = \frac{4}{3})$. When light of wavelength $\lambda = 9.6 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ falls normally on the film from air,it appears dark when seen normally. What is the minimum change in its thickness for which it will appear bright in normally reflected light by the same light?

  • A
    $10^{-7} \ m$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{-7} \ m$
  • C
    $3 \times 10^{-7} \ m$
  • D
    $5 \times 10^{-7} \ m$

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