While attending a car show,you see a custom-painted car that seems to change color as you view its paint from different angles.The most likely explanation for this is
A) the reflected wavelength of light is held constant.
B) the reflected wavelength of light changes with position.
C) your retinas are defective.
D) the hue of light is not variable.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The effect described is caused by iridescence, which occurs when the surface of an object reflects different wavelengths of light depending on the angle of the viewer. This results in a changing perception of color as the angle of viewing changes. Therefore, the reflected wavelength of light changes with position.

While Attending a Car Show,you See a Custom-Painted Car That