The sun emits light across a broad spectrum of colors, primarily in the visible range (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet). This range of colors is often perceived as white light when combined.
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A spectrophotometer is typically used to determine the colors of light emitted by a flashlight. This device can measure the spectrum of light emitted and provide information about the specific colors present.
A spectrophotometer would be helpful for Wendy to determine the colors of light emitted by her flashlight. This device can separate light into its different wavelengths and identify the specific colors present.
The peak wavelength emitted by the Sun falls in the visible spectrum, specifically in the green part of the spectrum around 500 nm. This is why the Sun appears yellow-white to our eyes.
You can use a spectrophotometer or a prism to separate the light emitted by your flashlight into its different colors. This will allow you to see the specific wavelengths and colors of light being emitted.
Fluorescent lights emit a spectrum of light that includes a range of colors. The quality of light emitted by fluorescent lights can be affected by the specific mix of colors in the spectrum. This can impact how natural or artificial the light appears, as well as how well it renders colors in a space.