An orange is placed on a table in a completely dark room, without any source of light. Which of the following choices correctly describes what an observer will see as he looks in the direction of the orange?

a) The orange will not be seen at all because light is not bouncing off its surface.

b) The orange will be seen by the observer immediately, but it will be very dim.

c) The orange will only be seen after the observer's eyes adjust to the darkness.

d) The orange will be seen by the observer immediately, but it will be very dim. The orange will become brighter as the observer's eyes adjust to the darkness.

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22 November, 03:55

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Lydon · Answer 1

C.) the orange will only be seen after the observers eyes adjust to the darkness.

Shannon Cordova · Answer 2

It could be A, as the question says there is no light to bounce of of the object and back to your eyes. Although the answer is most likely C.