Question

Select all the correct answers.

A person sees a purple flower at a florist's shop. What's true about the purple flower?
It absorbs all wavelengths of light except purple.
It absorbs purple light.
It emits purple light.
□ It reflects purple light.

Answer 1

A purple flower appears purple because it reflects purple light.

Step-by-step explanation:

A purple flower appears purple because it reflects purple light. When light shines on an object, it can be absorbed, transmitted, or reflected. In the case of a purple flower, it absorbs most wavelengths of light but reflects the purple light, which is why it appears purple to our eyes.

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