When white light hits a red surface, as shown in the image, what makes us see the color red?

) The red surface makes the white light brighter so that only red is visible.
• The red surface reflects all colors of light except red.
The red surface absorbs all colors of light except red, which it reflects.
The red surface changes the white light into red light.

The correct answer is: The red surface absorbs all colors of light except red, which it reflects.