The visible light spectrum contains varying wavelengths, each appearing as a distinct color. White light contains the entire color spectrum. Objects around us exhibit their particular colors because they reflect the wavelengths of only those colors while absorbing all other wavelengths. Why is a ripe banana yellow in color?

Explanation

The skin of a banana reflects the wavelengths for yellow while absorbing all other wavelengths, including blue.

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