Chapter 12, Problem 10STP

To determine

To choose the correct option: the color which appears in area G of the given figure, among the options such as (A) magenta (B) yellow (C) cyan (D) white.

Answer to Problem 10STP

The correct option is (B).

Explanation of Solution

Introduction:

Red, blue and green are termed as the primary colors of light. Mixing of the primary colors generates new color. The figure below shows the circle of mixing of the primary colors. The color generated in the area G is yellow.

  

Mixing red and green produces yellow color. It is an additive color mixing of two primary colors red and green. Yellow is a secondary color.

Conclusion:

Hence, the correct answer is (B).