10 Questions
What do humans see when an object absorbs certain wavelengths of light?
Complementary color of the absorbed wavelengths
What happens when white light is passed through a prism?
It breaks down into different colors representing different energy levels
What is the function of a prism when white light is passed through it?
To separate the white light into its component colors
What is the appearance of color according to the text?
The light that is not absorbed by objects
What do the different colors in light represent?
Different amounts of energy
What is the property of color that refers to a specific tone of color?
Hue
Why are green plants green?
Because they absorb all colors of the visible spectrum except green
What is the difference between a transparent material and a translucent material?
Transparent materials allow light to pass through completely, while translucent materials allow partial light transmission
What is the main difference between dyes and pigments?
Dyes penetrate the material and pigments adhere to the surface of the material
What happens to the intensity of a hue when it reaches maximum saturation?
It contains no gray at all
Explore the composition of light and the appearance of different colors when white light is passed through a prism. Understand how the visible light we perceive as color is the light that is not absorbed by objects.
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