Sunlight Is a Mixture of All Colors

question 38

Short Answer

Sunlight is a mixture of all colors. When sunlight passes through water, the water absorbs different colors at different rates, as shown in the illustration below. Green light penetrates 4 times deeper than red light. Express this depth as a signed number. How far does green light penetrate?
__________ ft.

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Definitions:

Deltoid

The deltoid is a large, triangular muscle responsible for lifting the arm and giving the shoulder its range of motion.

Bursa

A sac or pouch in connective tissue chiefly around joints.

Tendon

A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects muscle to bone, facilitating movement by transmitting forces.

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including the joints, ear, and nose, that provides support and reduces friction.