Ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. Simon says that the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it. Which statement best explains who is correct?

An opaque object appears a certain color because it reflects that color’s wavelengths into our eyes and absorbs most other visible wavelengths. A red ball of clay reflects red wavelengths; it does not allow them to pass through. Therefore, Ingrid is correct, as stated in choice C.

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