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Different pigments absorb light of different wavelengths.

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How can ink be different colors?

Ink can be different colors because it contains pigments or dyes that reflect specific wavelengths of light. The color we perceive is determined by which wavelengths are absorbed and which are reflected back to our eyes. By changing the combination and concentration of pigments or dyes, ink can appear in a variety of colors.


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Colors are made by mixing different pigments or dyes together. These pigments or dyes absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect others, creating the perception of color. Different combinations and concentrations of pigments produce the wide range of colors that we see.


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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.


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Why are there different colors in a candle?

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