Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

Posted: **Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:40 pm**

If colors are really light being reflected, then do we only see them as colors because that is how our brain interprets them?

Posted: **Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:25 am**

Hi,

In a word, the answer is yes. A somewhat more detailed answer is here:

http://www.devx.com/projectcool/Article/19954

http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultran ... ision.html

Hope this answers the question.

Best regards,

Barrett L Tomlinson

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