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The image below shows a red light shining on two boxes.




Box A appears to be black, and box B appears to be red. Which of the following statements is true?

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Box A diffracts red light, and Box B absorbs red light.
Box A diffracts red light, and Box B absorbs red light.

Box A absorbs red light, and Box B reflects red light.
Box A absorbs red light, and Box B reflects red light.

Box A refracts red light, and Box B reflects red light.
Box A refracts red light, and Box B reflects red light.

Box A absorbs red light, and Box B absorbs red light.
Box A absorbs red light, and Box B absorbs red light.

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To determine which statement is true based on the appearance of the two boxes under red light, we can analyze the behavior of colors and light.

  • Box A appears black: Black objects typically absorb all colors of light and do not reflect any light back to the observer. Therefore, Box A absorbs red light (since it appears black under red illumination).

  • Box B appears red: Red objects appear red because they reflect red light and absorb other colors of light. In this case, Box B reflects red light (making it appear red).

Given this analysis, the correct statement is:

Box A absorbs red light, and Box B reflects red light.