Question

A child holds a red ball. Why does the ball look red?(1 point)
Responses

Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball.
Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball.

All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball.
All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball.

Only red light waves are absorbed by the ball.
Only red light waves are absorbed by the ball.

All visible light waves except red are reflected by the ball

Answer 1

The correct response is:

**All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball.**

This is because a red ball appears red because it reflects red light wavelengths and absorbs other visible wavelengths.