* Material Composition: The material of an object determines which wavelengths of light it absorbs and which it reflects. For example, a green leaf absorbs most colors except green, which it reflects back to our eyes.
* Light Source: The color of the light striking the object influences which wavelengths are available to be absorbed or reflected.
Here's a breakdown:
* White Light: White light contains all colors of the visible spectrum.
* Absorption: When an object absorbs a certain color of light, that color is not reflected back.
* Reflection: The color we see is the color of light that is reflected back from the object.
Example:
* A red apple appears red because its surface absorbs all colors of light except red, which it reflects.
* Under a blue light, the same red apple may appear black because the blue light doesn't contain much red light to be reflected.
In summary, the color we see is a result of the interaction between the object's material and the light source.
