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Hector's investigation using the construction paper and thermometers helps to demonstrate reflection and absorption of light. Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu to explain the results of Hector's investigation.

The thermometer in the
paper shows the greatest increase in temperature because black
all wavelengths of visible light. The thermometer in the
paper shows the smallest increase in temperature because white
all colors of visible light. The thermometers in the green, red, and blue paper all show an increase in temperature. However, they don't increase as much as the thermometer in the black paper because these colors
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The thermometer in the black paper shows the greatest increase in temperature because black absorbs all wavelengths of visible light. The thermometer in the white paper shows the smallest increase in temperature because white reflects all colors of visible light. The thermometers in the green, red, and blue paper all show an increase in temperature. However, they don't increase as much as the thermometer in the black paper because these colors absorb all other colors and reflect their own color.

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The thermometer in the [black] paper shows the greatest increase in temperature because black [absorbs] all wavelengths of visible light. The thermometer in the [white] paper shows the smallest increase in temperature because white [reflects] all colors of visible light. The thermometers in the green, red, and blue paper all show an increase in temperature. However, they don't increase as much as the thermometer in the black paper because these colors [absorb all other colors and reflect their own color.]

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