Question

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

Answer 1

All visible light waves except red are absorbed by the ball.

Explanation: The ball reflects red wavelengths into your eye while absorbing the other visible wavelengths, so it appears red.