LESSON 1: LIGHT AND COLOR 1.) WHAT DETERMINES COLOR? UNIT: SOUND AND LIGHT LESSON 1: LIGHT AND COLOR ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 1.) WHAT DETERMINES COLOR? 2.) HOW DO COLORS COMBINE?

1.) Transparent- light passes through Ex: water, glass The three classifications of materials based on light are: 1.) Transparent- light passes through Ex: water, glass

2.)Translucent- light is scattered Ex: wax paper 3.) Opaque- light is reflected or absorbed Ex: snow, metal

How do colors combine? Three colors that can combine to make any other are called primary colors. Two primary colors combine in equal amounts to produce a secondary color.

Mixing Light Any two colors that combine and form white light are called complementary colors.