Light and Color

Front

What color in the visible spectrum has the lowest energy?

Back

Red

Front

What do the three primary colors of light produce when mixed?

Back

White

Front

What color in the visible spectrum has the highest energy?

Back

Violet

Front

What happens to frequency as we move from infrared light to gamma rays?

Back

Frequency increases.

Front

Why does a blue shirt appear blue?

Back

It reflects blue and absorbs all the other colors.

Front

What are the three primary colors of light?

Back

Red, Green, Blue.

Front

What is the visible spectrum?

Back

The range of wavelengths of light that can be seen by the human eye.

Front

What is the relationship between wavelength and energy in light?

Back

Shorter wavelengths have higher energy.

Front

What is white light composed of?

Back

All colors of the visible spectrum.

Front

What is the effect of mixing complementary colors of light?

Back

They produce white light.