Plants & Light Color

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How does light behave when hitting a colored object?

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The color of an object is determined by the light it reflects. For example, a yellow shirt reflects yellow light and absorbs all other colors.

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Why does an object appear red?

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An object appears red because it reflects red light and absorbs all other colors.

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What makes an object appear white?

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An object appears white because it reflects all colors of light.

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What part of the plant is responsible for making food?

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The leaves are responsible for making food for the plant through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role does chlorophyll play in plants?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.

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What happens to light when it hits a black object?

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A black object absorbs all colors of light and reflects none, making it appear black.

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What is the difference between reflection and absorption of light?

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Reflection is when light bounces off an object, while absorption is when light is taken in by an object.

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How do plants use light energy?

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Plants use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is the range of light wavelengths that can be seen by the human eye, typically from red to violet.