Question

Your friend says that more patterns and colors can be seen on the wings of birds if viewed in ultraviolet light. Would you agree with your friend? Explain your answer.

Short answer

I agree with your friend.

Step-by-step solution

Definition of Ultaviolet light

Compared to visible light, ultraviolet (UV) light has shorter wavelengths. Despite being invisible to the human eye, UV radiation can be seen by some insects, including bumblebees.

Explain what your friend observed

To detect an electromagnetic wave, an object must have a dimension that is greater than the wavelength of the wave.

We know that ultraviolet rays have a shorter wavelength than visible wavelengths. As a result, ultraviolet light may help us to see more color in bird wings than visible light allows. As a result, I concur with my friend.