Color Mixing and Light Principles

Color Mixing and Light Principles

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the concept of primary and secondary colors in light. It introduces the primary colors—blue, red, and green—and demonstrates how they can be controlled independently. The tutorial then explains how secondary colors—yellow, cyan, and magenta—are formed by mixing primary colors. Additionally, it introduces the Newton Disk, a tool used to demonstrate color mixing and the creation of white light.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a primary color in light?

Green

Yellow

Red

Blue

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What secondary color is formed when red and blue light are mixed?

Cyan

Green

Yellow

Magenta

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When green and blue lights are combined, which color is produced?

Yellow

Red

Magenta

Cyan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color results from mixing all three primary colors of light?

Black

White

Gray

Brown

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of spinning the Newton disk?

To create a rainbow

To demonstrate color subtraction

To separate colors

To produce white light

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Newton disk primarily used for?

Mixing colors to form white

Separating colors

Absorbing light

Creating shadows