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All colors are reflected by white. This is why white clothing is cooler than black or dark colored clothing.

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Which colours of light are being reflected by a white shirt when viewed in white light?

All colors of visible light are being reflected by a white shirt when viewed in white light. White is the combination of all colors in the visible spectrum, so when white light hits the shirt, all colors are reflected back to your eyes, giving it the appearance of being white.


If a white light shines on a red shirt what colors are reflected and what colors are absorbed?

Red


What colors in white light does a green t shirt absorb?

A green t-shirt absorbs all colors in white light except for green. Green is reflected off the shirt, which is why we perceive it as green.


What colors are reflected and what colors are absorbd if a white light shines on a red shhrit?

The red shirt reflects red light and absorbs all other colors present in white light. This is why we perceive the shirt as red when white light shines on it.


What colors are reflected by a black shirt and a white shirt?

no colors is absorbed by a black shirt but instead it reflects all the colors in the spectrum of light while white shirt absorbs all the color in the spectrum of light.


What happens to light rays that allow you to see colors?

When light hits a surface, some 'colors' are absorbed while others are reflected. The reflected colors are the ones you see. A red shirt absorbs all light except red which the red shirt reflects. A shirt that looks white reflects all light and absorbs none. A shirt that looks black absorbs all light and reflects none. this is why a white shirt will keep you cooler on a hot day.


Is white light reflected through red shirt?

A red shirt appears red because it absorbs most colors of light and reflects red light back to our eyes. White light contains all colors of light, so when white light hits a red shirt, the shirt absorbs most colors and reflects red light, making it appear red.


What happens to white light when it strikes a red shirt?

When white light strikes a red shirt, the shirt absorbs most of the colors in the light spectrum except for red. The red color is reflected off the shirt's surface, which our eyes perceive. This is why the shirt appears red to us.


What color is produced when all colors are reflected?

White is produced when all colors are reflected. This is because white is a combination of all the colors in the visible spectrum.


What color would a white shirt appear to be if light reflected from the shirt passed through a red filter and then through a green filter?

If light reflected from a white shirt passed through a red filter and then a green filter, the shirt would appear black. This is because red and green filters would absorb most of the colors from the white light, leaving very little to pass through. White light contains all colors of the spectrum, so when most of it is absorbed by the filters, the resulting color appears black.


Which colors are absorbed by a white shirt?

No colour is absorbed and all the colours get reflected. Hence it looks white. But in case of black all colours get absorbed and so it looks black.


What kind of light does a red shirt reflect?

A red shirt primarily reflects red light. When white light (comprising all colors of the spectrum) shines on the shirt, the red fabric absorbs all colors except red, which is reflected back to our eyes, making the shirt appear red.