Q. The Formation of colours in soap bubbles is due to the phenomenon of?

[A] Dispersion of light

[B] Interference of Light

[C] Diffraction of light

[D] Polarization of light

Answer: B
Notes:

Waves travel in the form of wavefronts, therefore there is division of wavefronts when the light waves come out of the soap bubble which is why the soap bubble appears to be coloured. Therefore, soap bubble appears coloured due to the phenomenon of interference by division of wavefront.

Source: Lucent

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