Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Why can we see the book on the table even though the book is not a light source?

A Light passes through the book to our eyes.
B Light from our eyes shines on the book.
C Light from a source is reflected off the book into our eyes.
D The book produces a small amount of light.
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Step 1: To see an object, light must enter our eyes. Step 2: Non-luminous objects do not give off light. Step 3: We see them when they reflect light from a source (like a lamp or the sun).

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

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