SC-1401
Radiation
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Radiation
A student shines a lamp on two identical cans of water, one painted black and one painted white. After 10 minutes, the water in the black can is warmer. Which statement explains this result?
- Black is a better absorber of heat radiation than white
- Black is a poorer absorber of heat radiation than white
- White reflects less heat radiation than black
- White emits more heat radiation than black
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