Light perception occurs in a part of the eye called the _______.
Retina
What are two things that happen to light?
absorb or bounce
What in our eyes allows us to see color?
cones
Frequency of the waves of light our eyes detect
color
The h in HSL stands for
hue
How many types of cones are there?
3
Explanation for why we see black
black absorbs all colors/frequencies
Rods help us see in what kind of light condition?
low light
Which color has the longest wavelength?
Red
What does the s in HSL mean?
saturation
What are the types of cones?
Red, green, blue
What happens when a light is shown through a prism?
It displays all of the colors in a rainbow.
What combination of light frequencies make yellow?
Red & green
Which color has the shortest wavelength?
violet
The L in HSL stands for
Lightness
White is the reflection of all colors/frequencies
Why do we get hot if we wear black on a sunny day?
black absorbs frequencies and creates heat.
What colors are built into televisions?
Red, green, blue
What colors of light does the sun emit?
All the colors
What is achromatic?
colorless
How do we see yellow without yellow detecting cones?
The red and green cones are activated at the same time
Color is a _________ of light itself
property
What causes color blindness?
damage to the cones in the eye
Why does the pencil look yellow?
Because it reflects yellow light more.
What is a color scientist?
Some one that studies the science behind cilor