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OpenStudy (anonymous):

17. Which would feel cooler on a sunny day: a black T‑shirt or a white T‑shirt? Explain why. (Points : 5)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

white, darker objects attract more heat

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A black object absorbs all wavelengths of light and converts them into heat, so the object gets warm. A white object reflects all wavelengths of light, so the light is not converted into heat and the temperature of the object does not increase noticeably.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you! :D

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