Question

The graphic shows a red light shining on objects Q and R.



Object Q appears to be black, and object R appears to be red. Which of the following is correct?
A.
Object Q diffracts red light, and object R refracts red light.


B.
Object Q absorbs red light, and object R reflects red light.


C.
Object Q reflects red light, and object R absorbs red light.


D.
Object Q refracts red light, and object R diffracts red light.

Answer 1

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand how objects interact with light:

- An object appears black when it absorbs all colors of light and reflects none.
- An object appears red when it reflects red light and absorbs other colors.

Given that object Q appears black, it means that it absorbs the red light that the red light source emits.
Given that object R appears red, it reflects the red light and absorbs other colors.

Based on this understanding, the correct option would be:

**B. Object Q absorbs red light, and object R reflects red light.**