Newton's rings:
A)are a sound that light can cause.
B)require oil to occur.
C)are a result of Fraunhofer diffraction.
D)are an interference phenomenon.

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Newton's rings are an interference phenomenon that occur when light reflects off of a curved surface (such as a convex lens) and interferes with the light reflecting off of a flat surface (such as a piece of glass). No sound or oil is required, and Fraunhofer diffraction is not directly related to this specific phenomenon.

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