Question

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? ingrid is correct. the clay appears red because it reflects red wavelengths. ingrid is correct. the clay appears red because it is a type of matter. simon is correct. the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it. simon is correct. the clay appears red because it is a solid.

Explanation:

Objects appear a certain color because they reflect that color of light. A red ball of clay reflects red wavelengths of light. If it allowed red wavelengths to pass through (like a transparent or translucent object), it would not be a solid ball that we see as red. Also, being a type of matter or a solid does not explain the color - reflection of specific wavelengths does.

Answer:

Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it reflects red wavelengths.