Which consequence results when increased surface irregularities disrupt thin-film layering?

💡 Explanation

Increased surface irregularities cause varied film thicknesses; therefore, the destructive interference decreases because thickness variations reduce the uniformity needed for complete cancellation, rather than producing higher orders of diffraction.

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