Visible Light

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What causes a blue dish to appear blue?

Back

A blue dish appears blue because it reflects blue light.

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How do we see the color white?

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We see the color white because all colors are reflected.

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What type of wave is a light wave?

Back

A light wave resembles a transverse wave.

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What does black represent in terms of color absorption?

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Black is the absorption of all colors.

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What is the acronym to remember the order of the visible spectrum?

Back

ROYGBV.

Front

What is visible light?

Back

Visible light is the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What are the primary colors of light?

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The primary colors of light are red, green, and blue.

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What happens when all colors of light are combined?

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When all colors of light are combined, they create white light.

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What is refraction?

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Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another.

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What is reflection?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.