Visible Light and Colour Flashcards
1
Q
The color white is the _____________ of ______ the wavelengths
A
combination, all
2
Q
Acronym to remember order of colors from longest to shortest wavelength
A
ROYGBIV
3
Q
The color black is an ___________ of light
A
absence
4
Q
Opaque objects don’t what
A
They don’t transmit light. Instead all wavelengths of light are absorbed are reflected
5
Q
How do transparent objects interact with light?
A
They transmit nearly all light
6
Q
How do color filters work?
A
They work by only allowing certain wavelengths of light to be transmitted and all other wavelengths to be absorbed
