Incandescent Lamp: Red & Green Light Filter Color

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In summary, passing white light through a red filter and then a green filter will result in darkness due to the complementary nature of red and green light. The red filter removes all non-red light, while the green filter removes all non-green light, leaving no light to pass through.
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What color of light would be observed if white light from an incandescent lamp were passed first through a red filter and then through a green filter.
 
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We can explain this phenomenon with "complementary colors". Red and green are complementary colors to each other (if I'm not wrong), so at the end I expect that darkness will result, since red filter doesn't pass red light and green light remains, and this is stopped by green filter, so no light can pass unless there is a deviation from ideality.
 
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so the colors that would show up would be all the colors from an rainbow except for red and green?
 
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please help?
 
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dg_5021 said:
What color of light would be observed if white light from an incandescent lamp were passed first through a red filter and then through a green filter.

red filters pass red light. green filters pass green light.
depending on how selective your filters are, the red filter will remove any light that isn't red. Since the green filter removes anything that isn't green, the leftover red light will be removed by the green filter and you will end up with dark.
 

1. What is an incandescent lamp?

An incandescent lamp is a type of light bulb that produces light by heating a filament wire to a high temperature, causing it to glow. It was one of the first types of electric light bulbs invented and is still commonly used today.

2. What is a red & green light filter color?

A red & green light filter color refers to a type of filter that only allows red and green wavelengths of light to pass through, while blocking other colors. This can create a unique lighting effect when used with an incandescent lamp, as it will only emit red and green light.

3. How does the red & green light filter color affect the light emitted by an incandescent lamp?

The red & green light filter color will alter the color temperature of the light emitted by an incandescent lamp. It will appear more red and green and less white, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

4. Can an incandescent lamp with a red & green light filter color be used for everyday lighting?

Yes, an incandescent lamp with a red & green light filter color can be used for everyday lighting. However, it may not provide as much brightness as a regular incandescent lamp due to the filtering of certain wavelengths of light.

5. Is the red & green light filter color permanent on the incandescent lamp or can it be removed?

The red & green light filter color on an incandescent lamp is typically removable. It can be a separate attachment that can be easily taken off or a type of paint that can be scraped off. However, it is important to note that altering an incandescent lamp in any way can be dangerous, and it is recommended to seek professional guidance before attempting to remove the filter color.

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