An object that is perceived to be blue appears that way because its surface is:
A) absorbing most of the long wavelengths (e.g., reds and oranges)
B) absorbing most of the medium wavelengths (e.g., yellows and greens)
C) absorbing most of the short wavelengths (e.g., blues)
D) both A and B

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An object appears blue because it absorbs most of the long and medium wavelengths (reds, oranges, yellows, and greens) and reflects the short wavelengths (blues), which are then perceived by our eyes.

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