Everything looks red through a red filter because
A)the filter emits red light and absorbs other colors.
B)the filter absorbs red light and emits other colors.
C)the filter transmits red light and absorbs other colors.
D)the filter reflects red light and transmits other colors.

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A red filter transmits (allows to pass through) only red light and absorbs all other colors. Therefore, when we look through a red filter, we only see the red light that is transmitted and everything appears red.

Everything Looks Red Through a Red Filter Because