Waves: Seeing the Spectrum: How Light Creates Colour

from GCSE Science Simplified (All GCSE Science in one place) · host Thom Izod

“Ever wondered why apples look red, leaves look green, or the sky changes colour at sunset? In this episode of GCSE Science Simplified, we explore the physics behind colour. Learn how light interacts with surfaces and filters, how additive and subtractive colour mixing works, and why rainbows and your phone screen are perfect examples of light in action. Perfect for GCSE students who want to see science in the world around them!”

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