Would you believe ... that the thousands of colors you've seen on your computer monitor are made up of only three colors? It's true! Get ready to find out how all of these colors are formed - and how you see them!

 

 

What you need:

• A small cup of water (don't spill!) or a magnifying glass.

• A napkin.

• A computer screen - like the one in front of you!

 

 

 


  Try it!




 

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