Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Applied Physics (11th Edition)
Ch. 22 - Prob. 1RQCh. 22 - What property of light determines its color?Ch. 22 - Name the light waves whose wavelengths are (a)...Ch. 22 - What is the apparent color of a green dress in a...Ch. 22 - Prob. 5RQCh. 22 - Prob. 6RQCh. 22 - What is a complementary color? Name the complement...Ch. 22 - How are the primary pigments related to the...Ch. 22 - Prob. 9RQCh. 22 - Prob. 10RQ
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