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If an object is violet, what wavelengths of light are being absorbed by the object?

All wavelengths but violet
Violet
Black
White

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Final answer:

When an object appears violet, it means that it is absorbing all other wavelengths of light and reflecting violet light.

Step-by-step explanation:

When an object appears violet, it means that it is absorbing all other wavelengths of light and reflecting violet light. This is because the color we perceive is the color of light that is being reflected by the object. In this case, all other wavelengths of light are being absorbed by the object, and only violet light is being reflected.

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We see a particular color because that color/wavelength of light bounces off the object and gets into our eyes. Every other color/wavelength is absorbed by the material. Usually the energy is converted to heat.
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