Conceptual Physical Science, Books a la Carte Edition; Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 11, Problem 74E

What single color of light illuminating a ripe banana will make it appear black?

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