Asked by Alina Moloko on Jun 22, 2024
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Physically, lights of different colors differ in their
A) direction.
B) polarization.
C) intensity.
D) wavelength.
Wavelength
The distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in a wave, typically used in the context of electromagnetic waves such as light, sound, and radio.
Colors
The aspect of things that results from the light they emit or transmit, giving them a characteristic appearance in terms of hue, saturation, and brightness.
Light
Electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye, responsible for the sense of sight.
- Differentiate the physiological principles governing color vision from those applicable to vision in dim illumination.
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Garret BenoitJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Lights of different colors differ in their wavelength. This is why they appear as different colors to our eyes. Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light, for example, and this makes it appear as a different color to our eyes. The other choices (direction, polarization, and intensity) are not directly related to the color of light.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate the physiological principles governing color vision from those applicable to vision in dim illumination.