Which light intensity distribution results from thin-film interference?

💡 Explanation

Constructive and destructive interference of light waves reflected from the top and bottom surfaces of the thin film causes alternating bands of high and low intensity; therefore, dark and light bands appear, because the waves interact, rather than uniform intensity.

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