JAMB Physics 1994 Question 38

Question 38

Dispersion of Light and Colours

If the Nigerian flag (green, white, green) is viewed in pure yellow light, which of the following set of colours would be observed on the flag?

  1. A.Green, yellow, green
  2. B.Red, yellow, red
  3. C.Black, yellow, black
  4. D.Green, white, green
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Black, yellow, black)

Explanation

Green cloth reflects only green, so it absorbs yellow light and looks black. White cloth reflects whatever falls on it, so it looks yellow.