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Why are certain colors absorbed into some objects but not others?
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colors are different frequencies of light. atoms in objects vibrate in specific frequencies too. objects with atoms vibrating in the frequency corresponding to the color absorb that color and reflect the other frequencies they can't absorb. the color of an object is basically the frequency of light that it can't absorb.
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Why are objects coloured?
It is because they reflect certain wavelengths (colors) of light more readily than others. White light contains all wavelengths of light. You can see this by passing the light through a prism or by observing a rainbow. Now, if you have an object such as an orange and shine white light on it. The red and yellow will be reflected and the other colors will be absorbed. Thus, we see an orange object. Now, if you shined pure blue light on the orange it would look black, because there would be no red or yellow to reflect.
Why substance are coloured?
The color of an object is determined by its inherent properties and the light source used to illuminate it.Some colors are absorbed, some are reflected and others can pass through (if transparent). Which is which and how much - is determined by its wavelength. The reflected light is what we call the color of the object.
What to colors make the color white?
white is a color that you cant mix others to get, the primary colors are red blue and yellow, mixing these colors get you all the rest,
What is a substance that carries electricity under certain circumstances but not under other circumstances?
A substance that carries electricity under certain circumstances but not under others is called a semiconductor.
What is the separation process which works because some colours are absorbed more easily by paper than others?
selective absorption
What objects are made up of all the colors of the rainbow?
Every thing. some objects reflect some colors(the colors that we see) and absorb all others(the ones we don't see). the colors that are reflected and blend to make all the different colors.
Are some wavelengths of light more important than others?
There are only certain wavelengths that can be accepted and absorbed by chlorophyll molecules. The rest are instead reflected - the colors that you can see. Without those wavelengths, you do not have photosynthesis.
Why are objects coloured?
It is because they reflect certain wavelengths (colors) of light more readily than others. White light contains all wavelengths of light. You can see this by passing the light through a prism or by observing a rainbow. Now, if you have an object such as an orange and shine white light on it. The red and yellow will be reflected and the other colors will be absorbed. Thus, we see an orange object. Now, if you shined pure blue light on the orange it would look black, because there would be no red or yellow to reflect.
Why do you see certain objects as certain colors?
it depends on what you are talking about. If you are talking about relating certain shapes, letters or months to colors, then you most likely have synesthesia. If you are talking about physical colors, such as a pink shirt or a brown building, it is because of the reflection of light. Sunlight and most artificial lights are white, in other words, every color in the rainbow combined. Certain natural ad artificial dyes will reflect certain shades of that rainbow, and absorb the others. What we see is the reflection. So if a pair of jeans appears to be blue, then what you are looking at is the reflection of the color blue from the light emmited from whatever luminescent thing is shining upon it.
How many colors can the eye can see?
The human eye can see 7,000,000 colors, although certain colors can be irritating and cause headaches and vision issues. Others can induce calm states and relaxation.
Why do children choose certain colors of juice over others?
because it look better to them. because it look better to them.
How many colors can the human eyes see?
The human eye can see 7,000,000 colors, although certain colors can be irritating and cause headaches and vision issues. Others can induce calm states and relaxation.
Who made colors?
Colours are made by reflected lights. When light hits an object, the color you see is being reflected, the ones you don't are being absorbed. Example: you have a blue object, blue is being reflected while the other colours are absorbed. With a colour like green, blue and yellow are reflected as the others are absorbed.
Describe why you see some objects as black and white?
Objects are coloured because they absorb certain frequencies and absorb others. For example a green object has absorbed red light and what was left, the green light, and so on. A white object reflects all the frequencies (colors), a black one absorbs all.
Flower petals have a variety of colors other than green because they possess what?
Pigments that the flower has causes some light to be reflected and others to be absorbed/ Flower petals possess chromoplasts
When light strikes a transparent material most of the light is absorbed or reflected?
AnswerWhite light is a mixture of all of the visible wavelengths in the spectrum. When white light strikes any object, some, all, or none is reflected off it and the balance of the light spectrum is absorbed. For example a baseball essentially reflects ALL of the wavelengths striking it, absorbing none. While a black-colored racquetball absorbs ALL of the wavelengths, reflecting none. Objects that are colorized, absorb certain wavelengths, and reflect others. For example, a yellow ball absorbs the red and blue portions of the spectrum and reflects the yellow. Red colored objects reflect the blue and yellow portions of the spectrum and reflect the red. The primary colors of pigment are magenta, cyan, and yellow. This color mixing principle is called "subtractive".
Is light reflected?
Light is an energy force which has weight. Light particles rebound back to the eye because every object has a reflective surface. Perhaps we could ask the question "Why do we see things in different colors?" Light is white in color. This white light is in actual fact a combination of all the colors of the spectrum. When light strikes an object the object will absorb some of the colors but reject others. The combination of these rejected colors give us the color we see. A green cover book is so because the colors blue and yellow were not absorbed by the material of the book cover. Some say that because some objects absorb all colors the object is seen as black, or the absence of color. So why do we still see black objects? Because even a black object has a reflective surface.
