The Mystery of How All Colors Combine to Create White

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All colors combine to create white through the process of light reflection and absorption, rather than physical combination. When white light hits a surface, colors are reflected or absorbed, resulting in the perception of different colors. The distinction between white and black is based on how light interacts with surfaces, where white reflects most light and black absorbs it. The provided link offers further insights into the physics of color and light. Understanding these principles clarifies the mystery of color perception and its relationship to light.
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Hello, the question is above...now all I know is that all the colors combine to make white.

Can you help?

Thanks
 
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http://hypertextbook.com/physics/waves/color/
 
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Distinguish between the white of this page and the black of this ink in terms of what happens to the white light that falls on both.
 
Well I don't have any technical physics experience with color.
But I don't think the colors "combine", I think it all has to do with reflection and absorption.
Anyway that link may still help you.
 

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