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If color is just a certain wavelength of visible light being reflected back into our eyes, why is it that when you shine say a fully red light on something that absorbs red, it’s still able to be seen? Shouldn’t it not appear because it’s absorbing all light coming to it?

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How do matches work? (The matches that generate fire obviously)

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If color is just a certain wavelength of visible light being reflected back into our eyes, why is it that when you shine say a fully red light on something that absorbs red, it’s still able to be seen? Shouldn’t it not appear because it’s absorbing all light coming to it?	1
How do matches work? (The matches that generate fire obviously)	0