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When using a spectrometer, to maximize absorbance, you use a light with a wavelength of maximum absorbance.
Question:
Why is the observed color complementary of the color absorbed?
I.e. if you absorb at a maximum wavelength of 400 (violet), the complementary color you see is yellow.
(trying to understand the mechanism behind it) thanks!
Question:
Why is the observed color complementary of the color absorbed?
I.e. if you absorb at a maximum wavelength of 400 (violet), the complementary color you see is yellow.
(trying to understand the mechanism behind it) thanks!