Question
Which of the following explains why a red apple appears red when viewed under white light?
The apple absorbs all the colors of light and emits red light.
The apple reflects red light and absorbs other colors of light.
The apple transmits red light and absorbs blue and green light.
The apple does not interact with light waves, and the color is due to temperature.
The apple absorbs all the colors of light and emits red light.
The apple reflects red light and absorbs other colors of light.
The apple transmits red light and absorbs blue and green light.
The apple does not interact with light waves, and the color is due to temperature.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct explanation for why a red apple appears red when viewed under white light is:
**The apple reflects red light and absorbs other colors of light.**
When white light (which contains all colors of light) strikes the surface of the red apple, the apple's surface reflects the red wavelengths while absorbing the other colors, making the apple appear red to our eyes.
**The apple reflects red light and absorbs other colors of light.**
When white light (which contains all colors of light) strikes the surface of the red apple, the apple's surface reflects the red wavelengths while absorbing the other colors, making the apple appear red to our eyes.