Which statement correctly explains why white objects look white and black objects look black? O a Ob O c Od White objects reflect all the colors of light. Black objects absorb all the colors of light White objects reflect white light. Black objects reflect black light White objects absorb white light. Black objects absorb black light White objects have white pigments. Black objects have no pigments

Which statement correctly explains why white objects look white and black objects look black? O a Ob O c Od White objects reflect all the colors of light. Black objects absorb all the colors of light White objects reflect white light. Black objects reflect black light White objects absorb white light. Black objects absorb black light White objects have white pigments. Black objects have no pigments

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter16: Fundamentals Of Light

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 65A

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