Question: In an experiment, white light is shone vertically down upon a convex spherical lens that is resting ( curved side down ) on a flat

In an experiment, white light is shone vertically down upon a convex spherical lens that is resting (curved side down) on a flat piece of glass. Which of the following statements correctly explain why there is there a dark ring at the centre of the resulting interference pattern?
NOTE: More than one of the statements may be correct. To get full marks all correct and no incorrect statements must be selected.
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Destructive interference of two reflected rays occurs
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Destructive interference of the reflected ray and the refracted ray occurs
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Constructive interference of two reflected rays occurs
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The thickness of the air wedge is equal to one-half wavelength at that location
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The thickness of the air wedge is negligible at that location
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There is a 180 degree phase difference (due to reflection) between the two reflected rays
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