written by
Michael Davidson and Matthew J. Parry-Hill
published by the Olympus America, Inc. and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
This item is an interactive Java simulation for introductory physics students that examines how the primary subtractive colors combine to form the primary additives, as well as black. This item is part of a larger collection of materials on optics and microscopy developed by the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
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Number = {4 May 2025},
Month = {June 15, 2007},
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