Light Wavelength and Color
Grade 11th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain how the wavelength of light affects its perceived color.
Warm-Up Video
Professor Dave Explains · 5:28
Color and Refraction
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The mnemonic roygbiv can be used to remember the order of visible colors from lowest to highest frequency.
- 2
The colors we see are the wavelengths of light that are reflected by an object, while the other wavelengths are absorbed.
- 3
Refraction occurs when light passes from one medium to another and bends due to a change in velocity.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how the wavelength of light relates to the color we perceive, referencing the mnemonic 'roygbiv'.”
Teacher Guide
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- Answer keys for all questions
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