An oil film flowing on water appears coloured due to interference. For observing this effect,the approximate thickness of the oil film should be:

  • A
    $100 \ \mathring{A}$
  • B
    $10000 \ \mathring{A}$
  • C
    $1 \ \text{mm}$
  • D
    $1 \ \text{cm}$

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