Ask your own question, for FREE!
Physics 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Suppose the thickness of an oil film on water is just the right thickness for canceling red light. What color will your eye see? Explain using 3 – 4 complete sentences.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Michele_Laino

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A hard-rubber or plastic comb rubbed against wool can often be shown to have a static charge. Why does a metal comb not readily show a static charge when rubbed against wool? Use 3 – 4 complete sentences in your answer.

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

since the metal comb is a conductor, and a conductor, is not able to keep the static electricity, gained from rubbing

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh it was that easy haha what about the first one my good sir

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i dont understand the first question at alll

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

I think that if the red component of the incident light is canceled, then that red colored component is absorbed, by the oil film, so we are able to see that red color

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thnx i have a cuople more and ill leave ya alone hahah

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!