Concept explainers
To choose the correct option: an apple appear to be red among the options such as (A) it reflects red light (B) it absorbs red light (C) it reflects all colors of light (D) it absorbs all colors of light.
Answer to Problem 6STP
The correct option is (A).
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The ability that we can see an object is because it reflects light. When an object appears to be a certain color that means it is actually reflecting that color and absorbing all other colors.
An apple appears red because it actually reflects red color and absorbs the other colors of light. The white light which strikes an apple is composed of many colors. When the light hits the apple, the red color wavelength bounces back and the other colors are absorbed by the apple. Thereby, we see only the red reflection which produces the red color of the apple. This phenomenon of color reflection is true for all colored objects.
Conclusion:
Hence, the correct answer is (A).
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