Question

A student puts a piece of black paper and a piece of white paper in the same sunny spot. After 30 minutes, she observes that the black paper feels warmer than the white paper. Which best explains the student’s observation?(1 point)

The black paper reflects more waves from the sun than the white paper.


The black paper prevents waves from the sun from reaching the white paper.


The black paper receives stronger waves from the sun than the white paper.


The black paper absorbs more waves from the sun than the white paper.

Answer 1

The black paper absorbs more waves from the sun than the white paper.

Explanation:

Black absorbs all colours, whereas other colours reflect some visible light, which causes it to absorb more energy and become hotter. Black items heat up more quickly in sunlight because they absorb radiation rather than reflect it, which is why they appear black.