Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why are we able to see a book on a table in a bright room?

A The book is a source of light.
B Light from the lamp is reflected off the book into our eyes.
C Our eyes give off light that hits the book.
D The book is transparent.
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Step 1: The book is a non-luminous object. Step 2: To see it, light from a source must strike it. Step 3: The light reflects (bounces) off the book and enters our eyes.

Correct answer: Light from the lamp is reflected off the book into our eyes.

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