Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118324579
ISBN 13: 978-1-11832-457-8

Chapter 21 - Optical Properties - Questions and Problems - Page 866: 21.20

Answer

For a transparent material that appears colorless, any absorption within its interior is the same for all the visible wavelengths. On the other hand, if there is any selective absorption of visible light, the material will appear colored. Its color depends on the frequency distribution of the transmitted light beam.

Work Step by Step

For a transparent material that appears colorless, any absorption within its interior is the same for all the visible wavelengths. On the other hand, if there is any selective absorption of visible light, the material will appear colored. Its color depends on the frequency distribution of the transmitted light beam.
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