Explore additive light mixtures with this simple activity - Science Snacks

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Are shadows always black, or can they take on the colors of the rainbow? Have fun with colored lightbulbs, experiment with additive color mixtures, and learn about human color perception with this simple Science Snack.

Watch the rest of this video to learn more about what's going on and how to do this activity on your own. Full instructions for this activity are available at: http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/colored-shadows.

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