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Color is a function of electromagnetic frequency. The Sun generates all kinds of EM, including the visible light, the ultraviolet and infrared, radio wave, microwaves, x-rays and gamma rays. most of these are stopped by our atmosphere, but light and the near IR and UV come through. These can be separated by diffraction (as in a glass prism or a raindrop) and perceived as different colors. There are UV and IR "colors" also, but our eyes don't pick them out.

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Why colour of the marble is hot on exposure to sun?

The color of marble affects its temperature when exposed to sunlight due to the way different colors absorb and reflect light. Darker colors, such as black or dark gray, absorb more sunlight and retain heat, becoming hotter to the touch. In contrast, lighter colors like white or beige reflect more sunlight and remain cooler. This variation in heat absorption is due to the wavelengths of light that different colors absorb and reflect.


Why is the sun attracted to dark colors?

The question is a little off. Sunlight isn't 'attracted' to anything, in the sense that light 'wants to move toward' certain colors. But when light shines on objects of different colors, different parts of the light are reflected off of the objects and absorbed by the objects. An object that is close to a very pure white color will reflect most of the light that shines on it; an object that is close to a very pure black color will absorb most of the light that shines on it, and so will absorb more energy.


Does Jupiter change colors?

Jupiter's colors typically appear as bands of white, red, brown, and yellow caused by different atmospheric gases and compounds. These colors can vary due to changes in its atmosphere, such as swirling storms or chemical reactions between gases.


Why is sun attracted to dark colors?

The sun is not "attracted" to dark colours. Dark colours simply absorb energy more efficiently than light colours. Light colours reflect the energy away, so they don't heat up the way that dark colours do. To say that dark colours "attract" the sun is simply an incorrect way of saying it.


What color clothes would reflect the sun?

Light colored clothes reflect the son. Notice the long draping clothes that desert dwellers wear. Cotton and white are the most sought after.

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What is reason of different colours you observe in the sky usually at the time of sunset?

The reason you see different colors in the sky is that the sun's rays are made up of many colors and when it hits the earth it produces sunlight. When the sun is setting it the rays it the earth and the colors reflect which makes the color reflect. This is the proper scientific answer answer: The blue end of the light spectrum is "scattered" more than the red, by the Earth's atmosphere. At sunset the Sun's rays have to travel through more atmosphere than usual so this effect is increased. Hence sunsets are usually red. The clouds reflect the sunlight and can look red, pink, etc.


Why colour of the marble is hot on exposure to sun?

The color of marble affects its temperature when exposed to sunlight due to the way different colors absorb and reflect light. Darker colors, such as black or dark gray, absorb more sunlight and retain heat, becoming hotter to the touch. In contrast, lighter colors like white or beige reflect more sunlight and remain cooler. This variation in heat absorption is due to the wavelengths of light that different colors absorb and reflect.


Which colour reflect sun light?

All colors but black reflect sunlight to a degree, but pure white reflects it best of all.


Why do different colors get hotter than others?

Different colors absorb and reflect light differently, affecting how much heat they absorb. Dark colors, like black, absorb more light and therefore heat up more than lighter colors, which reflect more light. This is why dark-colored clothing can feel warmer in the sun compared to lighter-colored clothing.


How does the Sun help us see rainbows?

does it reflect off the water to create all of the colors


Should your diamond reflect colors from the sun?

Yes, a high-quality diamond can reflect colors from the sun due to its ability to disperse light and create flashes of color known as fire. This optical property is desired in well-cut diamonds to enhance their brilliance and beauty.


What colors does violet absorb?

Black is the color that really absorbs the sun. Since its dark only light colors will reflect the sun.


Why is the sun attracted to dark colors?

The question is a little off. Sunlight isn't 'attracted' to anything, in the sense that light 'wants to move toward' certain colors. But when light shines on objects of different colors, different parts of the light are reflected off of the objects and absorbed by the objects. An object that is close to a very pure white color will reflect most of the light that shines on it; an object that is close to a very pure black color will absorb most of the light that shines on it, and so will absorb more energy.


Does Jupiter change colors?

Jupiter's colors typically appear as bands of white, red, brown, and yellow caused by different atmospheric gases and compounds. These colors can vary due to changes in its atmosphere, such as swirling storms or chemical reactions between gases.


How does a prism reflects colors?

A prism reflects colors by bending and separating white light into its individual components due to the process of refraction. This separation occurs because each color of light has a different wavelength and is refracted at a slightly different angle, resulting in the spectrum of colors being visible.


How do light colors help you stay cool?

Light colours reflect the sun, whereas black colour absorbs the sunlight.


What reflects light and gives light?

the sun gives light and light colors reflect them, such as, white , pink , yellow, and orange.