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Q: Is the earth a good absorber and good radiator of heat?
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Which color is the best absorber and emmiter of heat?

Dull black is the best heat radiator.


What type of radiator of energy is an object that is a good absorber of radiation?

An object that absorbs heat well will also emit heat well. The object will emit heat until equilibrium is reached with its surroundings.


What is a better absorber and radiator of heat energy soil or water?

Water absorbs and radiates heat better than soil does.


What does a good absorber do?

it absorbs moisture which may be caused by heat it may also be a good absorber for dirt and dust


In general good absorbers of electromagnetic radiation are also good?

Yes, Good absorber of heat are good emitters of heat. And in both the way rate is same. This is Kirchoff's Law.


Is dull black surface is a good radiator of heat?

Yes, it is. As dull and black surfaces are the best emitters as well as the best absorbers of radiation. Hope my answer is good enough to be stand up your question needs.


What would happen if an astronaut's suit were black?

The astronaut would freeze because black is a good absorber and radiator. So, as it absorbs heat, it gives it away. The astronaut would loose a lot of heat very quickly.


Is white surface good radiator of heat?

A white surface is a good radiator of heat.


If black is the best absorber of heat why do Bedouins wear black robes in the hot desert?

Black is the best absorber of heat, but it is also the best radiator of heat. Therefore, assuming that the Bedouin's internal temperature of 98.6oF (37oC) is higher than the temperature of the surrounding desert, he (or she) will, on average, lose heat.


Why black objects heat up more in sunshine?

because black is good absorber of heat


Why is a poor reflector of heat also a good absorber?

Common sense. Is something is reflected, it cannot be absorbed, and vice versa. If something is a good absorber of heat, it tries to "hold onto" as much heat as possible; if something is a poor reflector of heat, it is bad at minimizing heat absorption.


Is red a good absorber of heat?

Yes it is, however black is even better.