Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 27 - Think and Discuss - Page 518: 77

Answer

Agree.

Work Step by Step

The “light algebra” is correct. The magenta paint absorbs green light, and the yellow paint absorbs blue light (the paints absorb their respective complementary colors). White light - green light - blue light = red light. This is supported by experiments, too: yellow paint plus magenta paint does give a red paint. http://www.wikihow.com/Mix-Colors
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