The Mystery of How All Colors Combine to Create White

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The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of color combination and how various colors can create the perception of white light. Participants are exploring the principles of light and color, particularly in the context of physics.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are questioning the nature of color combination, with one suggesting that it may relate more to reflection and absorption rather than a straightforward combination of colors. There is also a prompt to distinguish between different visual perceptions of color.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing thoughts and resources. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of color, but there is no clear consensus on the underlying principles at this stage.

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One participant notes a lack of technical physics experience, which may influence the depth of understanding in the discussion. Additionally, the original poster seeks clarification on a fundamental concept without specific details on their current knowledge or assumptions.

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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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