Shining Monochromatic Light on a strawberry....

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The discussion centers on the optical properties of a red strawberry when exposed to monochromatic light refracted through a prism. It is established that a red strawberry appears red because it absorbs all colors except red, which it reflects. When placed under blue monochromatic light, the strawberry will appear black, as it cannot reflect blue light. The participants also note the necessity of controlling the light environment, suggesting that testing should occur in a dark space to observe the effects accurately.

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What would happen if I use a prism to refract the light from the sun into the visible spectrum and put a RED strawberry in the different colors?

For example if I put the strawberry over the Blue color what would happen?
 
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What would happen if I use a prism to refract the light from the sun into the visible spectrum and put a RED strawberry in the different colors?

For example if I put the strawberry over the Blue color what would happen?
What do you think would happen? Why does a strawberry look red when white light is shined on it? :smile:
 
Well the simple answer I think is because it absorbs all colors and reflects red?

So if I put it under blue monochromatic light it will appear black? I think?
 
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Well the simple answer I think is because it absorbs all colors and reflects red?

So if I put it under blue monochromatic light it will appear black? I think?
Yep. :smile:
 
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I want to test this out but for this to work using a prism and sun light I would have to put the strawberry in a dark place and shine the color on it?

And this probably wouldn't work if I try doing it in open space?
 
Thats neat! Thanks!
 
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