Suppose a piece of paper is illuminated with white light and appears red. Which of the following statements explains why the paper appears red?
A. The paper reflects red and absorbs other visible wavelengths.
B. The paper emits red light.
C. The paper disperses white light.
D. The paper absorbs red and reflects other visible wavelengths.
Answer: A
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