Write the letter of the sentence that you believe best describes how you will see the ball in the dark. Then write a few sentences justifying your thinking.

A. You will not see the red ball, no matter how long you are in the room.

B. You will see the red ball after your eyes have had time to adjust to the darkness in your bedroom.

C. You will see the ball after your eyes have had time to adjust to the darkness in your bedroom, but you will not see the red color of the ball.

D. You will see only the shadow of the ball after your eyes have had time to adjust to the darkness in your bedroom.

E. You will see only a faint outline of the ball after your eyes have had time to adjust to the darkness in your bedroom.

It’s hard to believe but Square A is the exact same shade of gray as Square B.

Even with proof, your eyes keep deceiving you. Click on the image below to read more about it and the science behind how the color of an object appears different in dimmer light. When you get to the web site, click on Proof and then on Explanation.