Chapter 13, Problem 8RAT

To determine

The correct option for the statement, “A red rose will not appear red when illuminated only with.”

Answer to Problem 8RAT

The correct option for the statement, “A red rose will not appear red when illuminated only with” is option (d).

Explanation of Solution

The color of an object that a person sees depends on the wavelength of the light. The red and violet colors have the lowest and greatest wavelength. A person sees the color of any object because the object absorbs that color and reflects the remaining. For example, a rose appears red because it absorbs the red color and reflects the remaining ones.

A cyan color comprises of blue and green colors only. When the rose is seen under the cyan light, it will absorb both the cyan color and reflect none. So, the red rose will not appear red when illuminated only with cyan color.

Conclusion:

The correct option for the statement, “A red rose will not appear red when illuminated only with” is option (d).