Physics
A rose appears red in white light. How will it appear in:
(i) green light,
(ii) red light?
Give a reason for each of your answers.
Reflection of Light
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(i) A red rose appears black in green light because it absorbs the green light falling on it and reflects none.
(ii) A red rose appears bright red in red light because it reflects the red light falling on it and absorbs none of it.
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