Why Object Colors Look Different Under Artificial Light

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Artificial light alters the perception of object colors compared to sunlight due to several factors. Primarily, artificial light lacks the full spectrum of wavelengths present in natural sunlight, resulting in a skewed color representation. Additionally, artificial light sources, such as incandescent or fluorescent bulbs, do not emit light at the same intensity or proportion as sunlight, leading to diminished brightness and color accuracy. Consequently, our eyes perceive colors differently under these conditions.

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In artificial light, the colours of objects look different than in sunlight. Give the reason.
1)Since the sun is yellow, daylight does not have light of all seven colours.
2) Artificial light does not have all the wavelengths in the same proportion as sunlight.
3) artificial light is not as bright as sunlight
4)Our eyes are not as receptive to all wavelengths in the same proportion emitted by artificial source.

I think the second option is correct!
 
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