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biggest difference is that in light- the primary colors are red blue and green. Whereas in paint pigments its red blue and yellow

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Why colored lights are called additive colors?

Colored lights are called additive colors because when different colored lights are combined, they add up to create new colors through the process of light mixing. This is in contrast to subtractive colors, where different pigments absorb certain wavelengths of light, resulting in different colors when combined.


How is mixing pigment different from mixing light?

Mixing pigments involves mixing colors subtractively, where different color pigments absorb different wavelengths of light and reflect others. Mixing light involves mixing colors additively, where different colored lights are combined to create different hues by adding up the intensity of the individual lights.


In what two distinct ways can color be mixed?

Color can be mixed additively, where different colored lights are combined to create new colors, as seen in digital displays. It can also be mixed subtractively, where different colored pigments are combined to create new colors, as seen in painting.


What is the difference between primary pigments and primary colors?

Primary pigments (magenta, cyan and yellow) are produced when the primary colors of light (red, blue and green) are added through color addition (process of mixing lights). Primary pigments are complementary of the primary colors so they are different.


Explain why mixing colors of light is called color addition but mixing pigments is called color subtraction?

Well I'm not sure about the color addition part, I have that same questin, but mixing pigments is called color subtraction because more color is absorbed and taken away then reflected and transmitted.

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What is the difference between additive colors and subtractive colors?

Additive colors are created by combining different colored lights, such as on a screen, where mixing red, green, and blue light creates white light. Subtractive colors are created by mixing pigments or dyes, where combining cyan, magenta, and yellow pigments absorbs light and creates black.


What is the difference between subtractive and additive color mixing?

Subtractive color mixing involves mixing pigments or dyes to create colors by subtracting wavelengths of light, while additive color mixing involves combining different colored lights to create new colors by adding wavelengths of light.


Why colored lights are called additive colors?

Colored lights are called additive colors because when different colored lights are combined, they add up to create new colors through the process of light mixing. This is in contrast to subtractive colors, where different pigments absorb certain wavelengths of light, resulting in different colors when combined.


How is mixing pigment different from mixing light?

Mixing pigments involves mixing colors subtractively, where different color pigments absorb different wavelengths of light and reflect others. Mixing light involves mixing colors additively, where different colored lights are combined to create different hues by adding up the intensity of the individual lights.


In what two distinct ways can color be mixed?

Color can be mixed additively, where different colored lights are combined to create new colors, as seen in digital displays. It can also be mixed subtractively, where different colored pigments are combined to create new colors, as seen in painting.


Where can one find colored lights online?

The LightInTheBox, LampsPlus, and LightingUniverse websites all sell colored lights online. Amazon and eBay also have colored lights for sale online.


What is the difference between flush and semi-flush mounted ceiling lights?

The difference between flush and semi-flush mounted ceiling lights is that one of them can be mounted on the ceiling and the other one can be mounted elsewhere.


What is the difference between variating tail lights on a Datsun Nissan 280zx?

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What is the difference between parking lights and headlights?

parking lights are in the back of ur car and headlights ar in front of ur car


Do satellites have blinking colored lights?

Most satellites do not have blinking colored lights as they are not typically equipped with external lights for aesthetic purposes. Satellites are designed for specific functions such as communication, Earth observation, or navigation, and do not require external lights to operate.


What is the difference between the x107 and the s107?

x107 has 2 more flashing lights on the side


What is the difference between led and halogen lights?

Halogen light glows and LED is dull.