What can we say is happening to the light waves that hit a hat we see as purple?
A) Purple light waves are being absorbed by the hat.
B) The purple from ultraviolet light is being reflected from the hat.
C) Purple light waves are being reflected from the hat.
D) The purple from ultraviolet light is being absorbed by the hat.

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The color we see is the result of the reflection of light waves from the object. In the case of a purple hat, purple light waves are reflected and enter our eyes, creating the perception of the color purple.

What Can We Say Is Happening to the Light Waves