Question

Which statement explains why white objects appear white and black objects appear black? (1 po
• White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects absorb all colors of light.
• White objects reflect all colors of light, and black objects reflect only black light.
White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects absorb only black light.
• White objects absorb all colors of light, and black objects reflect all colors of light.

Answer 1

White objects reflect all colors (i.e., most visible wavelengths), and black objects absorb most/all colors of visible light — so choose the first statement.