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 when it reflects that color’s wavelengths into our eyes and absorbs most other visible wavelengths. The red clay reflects red wavelengths, so Ingrid is correct. Simon’s explanation about red wavelengths passing through describes a transparent material, not a solid ball of clay.

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