I'M ON A TIMER Ingrid says that a red ball of clay appears red because the clay reflects red wavelengths. Simon says that the clay appears red because it allows red wavelengths to pass through it. Which statement best explains who is correct? Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it is opaque. Ingrid is correct. The clay appears red because it is a type of matter. Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it is opaque. Simon is correct. The clay appears red because it is a type of matter.