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Colors come from the visible spectrum of light, which is made up of different wavelengths. When light hits an object, certain wavelengths are absorbed while others are reflected, giving the object its color.
Objects have different colors because they absorb and reflect different wavelengths of light. The color we see is the result of the wavelengths of light that are reflected back to our eyes.
Scientists use a device called a spectrophotometer to measure the wavelengths of light that are absorbed and reflected by an object. This data is then used to determine the color of the object.
No, colors cannot be created or destroyed. They can only be altered by changing the wavelengths of light that are absorbed and reflected by an object.
Colors can appear differently in different lighting because the type and intensity of light can affect how our eyes perceive color. For example, fluorescent lighting can make colors appear brighter and cooler, while incandescent lighting can make colors appear warmer.