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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when imperfections on precision optics cause distortions?
A)Destructive interference reduces image contrast✓
B)Total internal reflection becomes more intense
C)Chromatic aberration shifts focal points
D)Photoelectric effect improves signal detection
💡 Explanation
Destructive interference will occur if the optical path difference caused by surface imperfections reach λ/2, because crests cancel troughs, therefore blurring dominates rather than uniform artifacts under ideal polish conditions.
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