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Why are houses in hot areas painted in white while those in cold areas painted with dull colours

Why are houses in hot areas painted in white while those in cold areas painted with dull colours
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Why are houses in hot areas painted in white while those in cold areas painted with dull colours

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Because white color reflects back the heat coming from the sun while dull colors absorb the heat.

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