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How does the retina work?

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Computer image of cone from human eye
How does the retina work?

SUBJECTS:  Science

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


When electrons in your retina absorb photons of light they don't emit light.

Instead, they cause a molecule to change shape, and that lets you see colour!


Production Date: 2013


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