The difference in the number of wavelengths, when yellow light propagates through air and vacuum columns of the same thickness, is one. Find the thickness of the air column. Given: Refractive index of air $\mu_a = 1.0003$, Wavelength of yellow light in vacuum $\lambda_0 = 6000 \text{ Å}$.

  • A
    $1.8 \text{ mm}$
  • B
    $2 \text{ mm}$
  • C
    $2 \text{ cm}$
  • D
    $2.2 \text{ cm}$

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