Question
How are light waves absorbed and reflected for the white stripes?
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GPT 3.5
Light waves are absorbed and reflected differently for white stripes compared to other colors. White stripes appear white because they reflect all wavelengths of visible light equally and absorb very little, if any, light. When white light shines on a white surface, all of the wavelengths that make up white light are reflected back to the observer, giving the appearance of a white stripe.
In contrast, colored stripes absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect others. For example, a red stripe appears red because it absorbs all wavelengths of light except red, which is reflected back to the observer. This selective absorption and reflection of light is what gives different colors their unique appearance.
Overall, white stripes have a high reflectance and low absorbance of light, resulting in their characteristic bright and neutral appearance.
In contrast, colored stripes absorb certain wavelengths of light and reflect others. For example, a red stripe appears red because it absorbs all wavelengths of light except red, which is reflected back to the observer. This selective absorption and reflection of light is what gives different colors their unique appearance.
Overall, white stripes have a high reflectance and low absorbance of light, resulting in their characteristic bright and neutral appearance.