Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

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

A Our eyes give off light that shines on the book.
B The book gives off its own light.
C The book allows light to pass through it.
D Light from the lamp is reflected off the book into our eyes.
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Step 1: Identify the light source (lamp) and the object (book). Step 2: Non-luminous objects are seen when they reflect light. Step 3: The reflected light must enter our eyes for us to see the object.

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

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