Asked by BAMBSMAN

A broken taillight on a car is temporarily repaired using red tape.

Which explanation best describes how different colors of light interact with the red tape?

(1 point)
Responses

The red tape absorbs all colors of light and transmits only red light.
The red tape absorbs all colors of light and transmits only red light.

The red tape reflects red light and absorbs most other colors of light.
The red tape reflects red light and absorbs most other colors of light.

The red tape transmits all colors of light equally but reflects red light more strongly.
The red tape transmits all colors of light equally but reflects red light more strongly.

The red tape absorbs red light and transmits all other colors of light.
The red tape absorbs red light and transmits all other colors of light.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The red tape absorbs most non‑red wavelengths and transmits red light, so the taillight appears red. (First option.)