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They are yellow because they are sodium lamps, using sodium vapor. They are very efficient in terms of visible light output per watt.
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If you shine a yellow light on a white surface why does the surface look yellow instead of white?
The white surface reflects the yellow light back to you. White reflects all colours of light, so when it only has yellow light to reflect, it reflects all of the yellow light.
What colour would a white ball look like in yellow light?
Yellow as white objects reflect the whole visible light spectrum. So the white ball would reflect the yellow light.
What will white look like under yellow light?
White reflects all colors. Since it is under yellow light, it will reflect the yellow color, making it look yellow.
Will you get white light when you mix yellow light and blue light?
To get white light, you must mix all the colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet)
What will a yellow object look like when under a yellow light?
An object that appears yellow under white light will have a tendency to maintain its distinctly yellow appearance when bathed in yellow light.
What colors do you mix to get light yellow?
yellow and white. light green and yellow orange yellow and white
If you shine a yellow light on a white surface why does the surface look yellow instead of white?
The white surface reflects the yellow light back to you. White reflects all colours of light, so when it only has yellow light to reflect, it reflects all of the yellow light.
What color do white light and yellow light make?
really light yellow
What do we get if we mix yellow and white?
Light Yellow
What matches yello?
Yellow & Black Yellow & White Yellow & Blue Yellow & Orange Yellow & pastel colors (light pink, light blue, light green. With accessories: silver With shoes: white or brown
What colour would a white ball look like in yellow light?
Yellow as white objects reflect the whole visible light spectrum. So the white ball would reflect the yellow light.
What is the colour of a yellow flower in a white light?
yellow
What color does yellow and white mixed together make?
White and yellow mixed together makes the paint light yellow. The amount of white you mix in will determine how light the yellow is.
What does yellow and white make?
it makes a pale yellow or light yellow.
What will white look like under yellow light?
White reflects all colors. Since it is under yellow light, it will reflect the yellow color, making it look yellow.
What is yellow light plus blue light?
white
What color does yellow and white make?
Light yellow.
