A child holds a red ball. Why does the ball look red?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball.
Only red light waves reach the surface of the ball.

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

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

Only red light waves are absorbed by the ball.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

This is because the surface of the ball reflects red light waves while absorbing all other visible light waves, making the ball appear red to our eyes.