The image shows white light passing through a prism and hitting a black surface. What happens to the colors of light when they hit the black surface, and how does this relate to the color black we see?

Question

The image shows white light passing through a prism and hitting a black surface. What happens to the colors of light when they hit the black surface, and how does this relate to the color black we see?

• The black surface absorbs all the colors, which is why we see black.
The black surface reflects all the colors, which is why we see black.
The black surface only absorbs the red color, making it appear black.
The black surface changes the colors into white light, which is why we see black.

Answer 1

The image shows white light passing through a prism and hitting a black surface. What happens to the colors of light when they hit the black surface, and how does this relate to the color black we see?

The correct answer is: The black surface absorbs all the colors, which is why we see black.