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What happens to light when it enters a new medium at a different angle?
What happens to light when it enters a new medium at a different angle?
- It is reflected back into the original medium
- It maintains its original direction and speed
- It is absorbed by the medium
- It is refracted and produces a visible color spectrum (correct)
What is the primary function of color temperature in lighting design?
What is the primary function of color temperature in lighting design?
- To determine the direction of light
- To gauge the color rendition of light
- To measure the brightness of light
- To measure the yellow or blue tint of light (correct)
What is the purpose of a high color rendering index (CRI) in lighting?
What is the purpose of a high color rendering index (CRI) in lighting?
- To reveal the true colors of objects faithfully (correct)
- To produce a warm ambiance
- To reduce glare
- To increase the brightness of light
What is the term for the ability of a light source to reveal the colors of objects faithfully?
What is the term for the ability of a light source to reveal the colors of objects faithfully?
What is the result of extremely bright light sources or strong brightness contrasts in the visual field?
What is the result of extremely bright light sources or strong brightness contrasts in the visual field?
What is the term for light that enters your eye and interferes with your vision?
What is the term for light that enters your eye and interferes with your vision?
What is the primary purpose of safety lighting?
What is the primary purpose of safety lighting?
Which type of lighting is designed to provide a relatively high level of illumination over a small area?
Which type of lighting is designed to provide a relatively high level of illumination over a small area?
What percentage of emitted light is distributed upward in semi-indirect lighting?
What percentage of emitted light is distributed upward in semi-indirect lighting?
What is the primary goal of indirect lighting?
What is the primary goal of indirect lighting?
What is the primary characteristic of general diffuse lighting?
What is the primary characteristic of general diffuse lighting?
What is luminous flux adjusted for in order to correlate with human brightness perception?
What is luminous flux adjusted for in order to correlate with human brightness perception?
What is the minimum contrast value needed for the human eye to distinguish differences between an image and its background?
What is the minimum contrast value needed for the human eye to distinguish differences between an image and its background?
What is the purpose of lighting accessories such as prismatic lenses and diffusers?
What is the purpose of lighting accessories such as prismatic lenses and diffusers?
What is the attribute of visual perception that a source appears to be radiating or reflecting light?
What is the attribute of visual perception that a source appears to be radiating or reflecting light?
What is the term for the maintained brightness and avoidance of excessive brightness that is irritating to the eyes?
What is the term for the maintained brightness and avoidance of excessive brightness that is irritating to the eyes?
What is the purpose of choosing a specific light to enhance the natural color of an object?
What is the purpose of choosing a specific light to enhance the natural color of an object?
