4.8 Flashcards

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What colours have the greatest and shortest wavelengths?

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Greatest wavelength: Red

Shortest wavelength: Violet

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What happens when light hits an object?

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When light hits an object, some wavelengths (colours) are absorbed, reflected or transmitted.

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What light do we see?

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We see the light that is reflected into our eyes.

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What are the three primary colours of light?

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The three primary colours of light are red, green and blue. All other colours are combinations of these.

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What can colour filters be used to do?

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Colour filters can be used to allow only certain colours to pass through.

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