Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

the color that an object appears to be depends on

  1. angle at which visible light reflects off the object

  2. use of additive than subtractive colors

  3. wavelengths of light that the object reflects

  4. speed with which visible light reaches it
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Objects appear colored because they absorb some wavelengths of visible light and reflect others. Our eyes detect the reflected wavelengths. A red apple looks red because it absorbs most wavelengths and reflects red light. White objects reflect all wavelengths, while black objects absorb most visible light.

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