Which of the Following Statements About the Visual Stimulus,light,is FALSE

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the visual stimulus,light,is FALSE?

• A)Light can be described as wavelengths that vary in frequency and amplitude.
• B)Perceived color (hue)is determined primarily by the wavelength of the incoming light.
• C)Our visual system is only able to detect a small proportion of the electromagnetic spectrum.
• D)Light perceived as red is associated with longer wavelengths,relative to blue light.

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