A red shirt under a red light appears pale because red
A
reflects nearly all light falling on it
B
Unable to reflect lights falling on it
C
absorbs all lights falling on it
D
absorbs other colours and reflects red
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Under red light, the shirt reflects the red light but does not reflect other colors, which makes it look less vibrant or pale, compared to being illuminated by white light that contains all colors.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #70479)