CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

2

You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Perception of Colours

The leaves ap...

Question

The leaves appear green when seen in white light. Give a reason.

Open in App

Solution

The leaves appear green in white light because they reflect only the green light and absorb lights of all other colors.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

6

Similar questions

A red Rose when seen in green light appears black . Give reason

If green leaves are seen in red light, they will appear

Q. Why does a red rose when seen in green light appear black ?

Q. Leaves appear green because they reflect green color from light spectrum. The part in the leaf that is responsible for the reflection is

Q. Assertion :The colour of green object seen through red glass appears to be dark. Reason: Red glass absorbs all other light except the red colored light.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Perception of Colours

PHYSICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Perception of Colours

Standard X Physics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon