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red light is reflected, all others are absorbed

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The pigment, and anything it is shmeared on, appears red to the eye.

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What happens when pigment reflects red light?

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What happens when the pigment reflects red light?

Answer #1:red light is reflected, all others are absorbed===========================Answer #2:The pigment, and anything it is shmeared on, appears red to the eye.


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