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's wavelengths of light. In the case of a red - colored clay, it reflects red wavelengths and absorbs other wavelengths. Transmission (allowing light to pass through) is not the reason for its red appearance. Being a type of matter or a solid does not explain its color.

Answer:

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