Imagine that a piece of paper is illuminated with white light and appears red. You see red light because the paper ____.
A)absorbs red and reflects other visible wavelengths
B)emits red light
C)reflects red and absorbs other visible wavelengths
D)disperses white light
E)transmits red light

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The paper appears red because it reflects red light and absorbs other visible wavelengths. This is why we perceive the color of objects based on the wavelengths of light they reflect rather than absorb.

Imagine That a Piece of Paper Is Illuminated with White