Absorption and Reflection

Reference: L76
Category: Light and Waves
Purpose: Shows the difference between absorption and reflection colours.
Description: a) Sheet of gold foil between glass plates. Transmits blue-green. b) Interference filters. One transmits mercury-yellow only, appears white by reflected light from the two sides; the other transmits mercury-green only, appears white by reflected light.

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