The reflectance curve for a white piece of paper would reflect _____.
A) mostly short wavelengths, a moderate amount of medium wavelengths, and a little of the long wavelengths
B) mostly long wavelengths, a small amount of medium wavelengths, and a little of the short wavelengths
C) a little of short wavelengths, a large amount of medium wavelengths, and a little of the long wavelengths
D) long, medium and short wavelengths equally

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White paper reflects long, medium, and short wavelengths equally, which is why it appears white to our eyes. This equal reflection across the spectrum results in the perception of white.

The Reflectance Curve for a White Piece of Paper Would