Question

ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. simon says that 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 light of that color's wavelength. In the case of the red - colored clay, it reflects red wavelengths and absorbs other wavelengths. Transmission of light through an object is relevant for transparent or translucent objects, but clay is opaque. So, the color we see is due to reflection.

Answer:

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