Question

A child holds a red ball. Why does the ball look red?(1 point) Responses All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball. All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball. All visible light waves except red are reflected by the ball. All visible light waves except red are reflected by the ball. Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball. Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball. Only red light waves are absorbed by the ball.

Answer 1

The correct response is: **All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball.**

This means that the ball absorbs all other colors of light and reflects only the red light, making the ball appear red to our eyes.