What chromatic situations are

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of "chromatic situations" and the characterization of lines in relation to color and direction. Participants explore definitions and terminology related to monochromatic scenes and the properties of lines, including their directions and curvature.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express uncertainty about the term "chromatic situations" and seek clarification on what to call situations involving only lines without colors.
  • There is a discussion about whether a line can go in a direction from 1-360 degrees, with some participants asserting that lines can only be described in terms of angles or specific orientations.
  • One participant states that lines do not curve, suggesting a strict definition of lines in geometry.
  • Another participant introduces the term "monochromatic" to describe black lines on white paper, but questions arise regarding the accuracy of this term in relation to light wavelengths.
  • There is a contention regarding the definition of monochromatic, with some participants arguing that white light is not monochromatic due to its composition of multiple wavelengths.
  • Participants note that the terminology surrounding color and lines can be inconsistent, particularly in the context of printing and color blindness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the definitions and terminology related to "chromatic situations" and monochromatic scenes. Multiple competing views and uncertainties remain regarding the properties of lines and the appropriate terminology to describe them.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the discussion regarding the definitions of terms like "chromatic" and "monochromatic," as well as the assumptions about the properties of lines in different contexts (e.g., on paper versus in space).

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what "chromatic situations" are

okay I know what "chromatic situations" are but what would you call situations with just lines and not colors...

Also...a line can go in a direction from 1-360 degrees right?

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A line can go in any direction, it's not limited to just one plane. I don't know what else you're trying to ask about lines, but I doubt it belongs in this forum.
 
I mean, a line can only curve between 1 and 360 degrees right?
 
Lines don't curve, by definition.
 
NeedBioInfo said:
okay I know what "chromatic situations" are but what would you call situations with just lines and not colors...
Black lines on white paper would be called "monochromatic."
Also...a line can go in a direction from 1-360 degrees right?
Degrees are for measuring angles, not lines. Line are usually just described as horizontal, vertical, or diagonal. If you want to get more specific in describing the direction of a line you'd have to tell us where you want to put it. Is it just on paper? Or does it exist in space somewhere? Lines on the Earth's surface can be described relative to some point on the compass: north-south, east-west, etc.
 
zoobyshoe said:
Black lines on white paper would be called "monochromatic."
Monochromatic means that there is just one wavelength, the white light consists of many wavelenghts and so is not monochromatic. From pure black no light is coming.

(I am not sure what Needbioinfo is asking, but any visual scene is a "chromatic situation", also a scene with only lines...)
 
gerben said:
Monochromatic means that there is just one wavelength, the white light consists of many wavelenghts and so is not monochromatic. From pure black no light is coming.
Yes, the white paper is not monochromatic. For some reason there doesn't seem to be a proper term in use for black ink, and printers refer to something printed all in black the same as they would something all in red, or all in blue. Black is misrefered to as a color in this situation, but that is how things hve come to be.

Also, people who are completely color blind are called monochromats instead of something like achromats. I don't know why.





(I am not sure what Needbioinfo is asking, but any visual scene is a "chromatic situation", also a scene with only lines...)[/QUOTE]
 

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