Question

How do we see objects around us?

• A. The light from our eyes illuminates the object.
• B. Every object emits light toward our eyes.
• C. Light reflects off the object and reaches our eyes.
• D. Light reflects off our eyes and falls on the object.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Light reflects off the object and reaches our eyes.

In the process of seeing an object, the following steps occur:

1. Light from a source like the Sun, falls on the object.
2. The object reflects light in all possible directions.
3. The reflected light from the object reaches our eyes.
4. Our brain receives the information from the eyes making us see the object.