In an experiment, plants were grown under colored filters that allowed equal amounts of light of different colors to strike different plants. Under which filter do you think plants grew the slowest? Why?
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To determine under which filter plants grew the slowest in the given experiment, we need to consider the effect of different colors of light on plant growth.
Typically, plants primarily absorb red and blue light for photosynthesis, while green light is least absorbed. Therefore, it is reasonable to hypothesize that plants grown under a green filter would grow the slowest, as the amount of red and blue light reaching the plants would be reduced due to less absorption.
To confirm this hypothesis, you would need to analyze the growth rates of plants grown under different colored filters and compare the results. The experiment would involve:
1. Setting up multiple plant groups, each exposed to a different colored filter (e.g., red, blue, green).
2. Keeping all other growth conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity, watering) consistent among the plant groups.
3. Measuring and recording the growth rates of each plant group over a specific period of time (e.g., number of new leaves, height increase).
4. Analyzing the data collected to determine the filter under which plants grew the slowest.
Remember, this explanation is based on a hypothesis, and conducting the experiment as suggested would provide the most accurate answer.