Using Light: Color

The video explains why leaves appear green due to the reflection of green light, while other colors are absorbed for photosynthesis. It compares this to how objects like cars reflect certain colors, with red cars reflecting red light and black cars absorbing all colors. The properties of black and white colors are discussed, highlighting how black absorbs all colors and gets warmer, while white reflects all colors, keeping it cooler.

Why do green leaves appear green to our eyes?

• They absorb green light and reflect other colors.

• They reflect green light and absorb other colors.

• They do not interact with any light.

• They only absorb blue light.

What happens to the colors of light when they hit a red car?

• All colors are reflected except red, which is absorbed.

• Only blue and green are reflected.

• All colors are absorbed except red, which is reflected.

• All colors are absorbed equally.

How does a black car interact with light?

• It reflects all colors of light.

• It absorbs all colors of light.

• It reflects only red light.

• It absorbs only green light.

Why do black objects tend to get warmer in sunlight?

• They reflect only blue light.

• They only absorb red light.

• They absorb all colors of light.

• They reflect all colors of light.

Why is it advisable to wear white in warm weather?

• White absorbs all colors of light.

• White reflects all colors of light.

• White absorbs only green light.

• White reflects only red light.