Light and Colour - Bill Nye

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What is a prism used for?

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A prism is used to separate white light into its component colors, not to put them back together.

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Does white light have color?

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No, white light is made up of all colors of light combined.

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Do different colors of light have different wavelengths?

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Yes, different colors of light have different wavelengths.

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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 to light absorbed by a black cloth?

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Much of the light absorbed by a black cloth is converted into heat.

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What is the definition of wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks of a wave.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of colors that can be seen by the human eye, typically represented as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

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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 the difference between primary colors and secondary colors of light?

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Primary colors of light (Red, Green, Blue) cannot be made by mixing other colors, while secondary colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) are made by mixing primary colors.

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What is absorption in terms of light?

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Absorption is when light is taken in by an object and not reflected or transmitted.

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