SSC CGL 2022 PYQ — Question 30

SSC CGL - 12 April 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q30

Gold and copper happen to absorb ______ and violet light, leaving yellow light.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. blue.

Other Information-

  • Gold and copper absorb blue and violet light, leaving yellow light in the spectrum.
  • Hence the colour of copper and gold is yellow.
  • Electrons in most metals reflect all colours equally in the visible spectrum of light.
  • Hence those metals appear as white silver.