Question

Anthony and Maelynn are watching a football game outside on a sunny day. Anthony is wearing a black shirt and Maelynn is wearing a white shirt. Which person will be warmer after the game? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: Anthony will be warmer after the game.

Explanation :

Anthony and Maelynn are watching a football game outside on a sunny day. Anthony is wearing a black shirt and Maelynn is wearing a white shirt. Anthony will be warmer after the game. The black color is a good absorber of radiation and a bad reflector.

The black color absorbs heat until a thermal equilibrium is attained. So, it is advisable to wear cotton clothes in summers not dark colored clothes.

Answer 2

Answer:

Anthony will be warmer after the game because he is wearing a black shirt. Dark colors absorb more thermal energy than light colors.

Explanation: