The other day I put my hand over a flashlight and it turned red, just like it's done since I was a little girl. I've always wanted to know why this happens so any info would be really appreciated...thanks!
2006-12-19 13:56:17 · 5 answers · asked by Manda Lynn 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I know the answer to this because my husband has sleep apnea, and his fingers are blue, not red, when he's having breathing problems. You're looking at the oxygen-rich blood!
2006-12-19 14:00:15 · answer #1 · answered by firefly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your body is not completely opaque, so some light makes it through. And because your insides are mostly red, what with all the blood in there.
2006-12-19 14:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
These answers are just plain silly. Your body is diffusing the light. Plain and simple. Your insides are whatever color you are seeing. Done.
2006-12-19 14:07:10 · answer #3 · answered by Mike J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe because the light shines "through" our skin and reveils either the color of our blood or the color of our muscles.
2006-12-19 14:05:27 · answer #4 · answered by mbardis22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is because of all the red blood cells in your blood.
2006-12-19 13:59:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋