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Imagine that this piece of paper is illuminated with white light and appears red. You see red light because the paper ____.
   a. absorbs red and reflects other visible wavelengths
   b. emits red light
   c. reflects red and absorbs other visible wavelengths
   d. disperses white light
   e. transmits red light

Question 2

When electromagnetic waves from the Sun reach the human eye, they stimulate antenna-like nerve endings in the ____.
   a. iris
   b. retina
   c. pupil
   d. cornea
   e. sclera



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b





 

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