. Is mixing colored light the same as mixing colored paint? Explain. B. White light is said to be mixture of all colors. Why did mixing red, green, and blue light result in white?

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Please answer the questions about light and color: 

A. Is mixing colored light the same as mixing colored paint? Explain.

B. White light is said to be mixture of all colors. Why did mixing red, green, and blue light result in white? 

 

 

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