Book 13, Question 48
Why Does a Red Apple Look Almost Black Under a Green Light?
A red apple looks red because it reflects red light and absorbs the rest. A green light has no red in it, so there is nothing for the apple to reflect. The apple looks dark gray or black!
More fun facts
- A red apple looks red because it reflects red light and absorbs other colors.
- Green light has no red in it for the apple to reflect.
- The apple absorbs the green light, so almost no light bounces back.
- With no light reflected, the apple looks nearly black.
- We see only the color of light that an object reflects back to our eyes.
Questions kids ask
What would a red apple look like in red light?
It would look red, because it reflects red light.