because black things absorb more heat and white things reflect it
Opaque clothing is made of materials that do not allow light or heat to pass through easily. When wearing opaque clothing, the material absorbs the heat radiating from the body, preventing it from escaping into the surrounding environment. This helps to reduce the transfer of heat by radiation.
Transfer of heat can be slow down by increase insulation. For radiation heat transfer, colour coating could reduce rate of radiation in the same manner as insulation. Reduce surface area of heat transfer (or area of contact) can also reduce rate of heat transfer.
To reduce heat transfer rate, you can add insulation to the object to slow down the flow of heat through conduction. You can also create a barrier such as shade or reflective surface to reduce heat transfer through radiation. Increasing airflow around the object can also help carry heat away more efficiently, decreasing the overall heat transfer rate.
A thermal insulator is a material used to reduce the transfer of heat between objects that have different temperatures. It works by slowing down the flow of heat energy through conduction, convection, and radiation. Common examples include fiberglass, foam, and cellulose insulation.
The vacuum layer between two bottles will reduce heat transfer by conduction and convection. These methods of heat transfer require a medium for the transfer to occur, which is absent in a vacuum. Radiation, however, can still occur through the vacuum layer, but at a much slower rate compared to conduction and convection.
Frosted glass is translucent, which means it allows some light to pass through but scatters it to provide privacy and reduce the visibility of objects behind the glass.
Thermos flasks primarily reduce heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. The vacuum insulation between the inner and outer walls of the flask minimizes heat loss through conduction. The silvered coating on the inner surface reduces heat transfer by radiation, while the narrow neck minimizes heat loss through convection.
Applying reflective coatings or materials with low emissivity, such as aluminum foil or thermal insulation, can help reduce heat losses by radiation. Additionally, minimizing temperature differences between surfaces can also decrease radiation heat transfer.
Fiberglass insulation in a dishwasher mainly helps to reduce heat transfer via conduction. This material acts as a thermal barrier, slowing down the transfer of heat between the hot internal components of the dishwasher and the external environment, helping to maintain the desired temperature inside the appliance.
Cavity wall insulation primarily works by reducing heat transfer through convection, as it traps pockets of air within the wall cavities. Some types of insulation may also use materials that reduce heat transfer through conduction and radiation.
Foam wrap reduces radiation by reflecting heat away from the object and by providing an insulating layer that traps heat. It reduces conduction by creating a barrier between the object and whatever it is in contact with, slowing down the transfer of heat through direct contact.
Lead is a material that can neutralize radiation and help reduce its harmful effects.