Exploring Light and Colors with Bill Nye

What does white light consist of?

• Only primary colors

• Only warm colors

• All colors of the spectrum

• Only cool colors

What happens when white light hits a red apple?

• It reflects all colors except red

• It absorbs red and reflects other colors

• It absorbs all colors except red

• It reflects only blue

What color does a mixture of red and yellow paint create?

• Orange

• Green

• Purple

• Black

What is the result of mixing blue and yellow paint?

• Purple

• Green

• Red

• Orange

Why does a black cloth feel warmer under sunlight compared to a white cloth?

• It absorbs more light

• It is generally thicker

• It reflects more light

• It allows light to pass through

What is neon?

• A gas used in colorful lighting

• A color of paint

• A type of light bulb

• A type of laser

How do lasers show visible beams in shows?

• By glowing in the dark

• By being colored

• By reflecting off dust or smoke

• By using mirrors

What happens when high-voltage electricity is applied to neon gas?

• It turns into a solid

• It freezes

• It glows

• It disappears

Why do black cars and clothing absorb more heat compared to white ones?

• They allow light to pass through them

• They reflect all colors of light

• They convert all colors of light into heat

• They are usually made from different materials

What colors are the primary colors of light?

• Black, White, Grey

• Orange, Green, Violet

• Red, Yellow, Blue

• Red, Green, Blue