The light is bent by the paper. The light reflects off the paper. The light is absorbed by the paper. The light passes through the paper.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: A student places a sheet of black construction paper on her desk. What happens to most of the light that strikes the black construction paper?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The light is bent by the paper.
- The light reflects off the paper.
- The light is absorbed by the paper.
- The light passes through the paper.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The light is absorbed by the paper.