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Black=absorbs light.

That is what black means.

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Why does black absorb more heat than silver?

black absorbs more heat because the color black absorbs all colors of the color spectrum. White absorbs less heat then black because is reflects all the colors of the spectrum. Black is a non exsistant color that is the disappearence of light therefore it absorbs heat and light.


What colors and wavelengths of light does phycoerythrin absorbs?

blue colored and 545 to 565 nm wavelength of phycoerythrin does absorbs.


Does different coloured surfaces affect the rate at which ice cubes melt?

This is a really good question and the answer is quite straight-forward:First it's important to note that in absolute dark different colours would have no effect on the rate of melting, the rate is dependent on the wavelengths and intensity of the light the surface is exposed to.If we assume we have two surfaces, one red and one black, and we expose both surfaces to red light of the same intensity. On which surface do you think the ice would melt faster?The red surface will reflect the red light, however the black surface will absorb the red lightcausing the black surface to increase in temperature. So the ice will melt faster on the black surface.


What happens when hits a black surface?

im assuming that u meant "what happens when LIGHT hits a black surface?" the reason for this is that the black surface ABSORBS the light, and so none of the light waves can be reflected back (which is what makes it look black)


How is white and black different and say it with detail?

White objects reflects visual "light" where as black objects absorb it. black the color is every color so it absorbs all the light(every color in the spectrum), and white is the lack of color so it reflects all the light(every color in the spectrum) that's why you get warmer when you wear black in the sun because it absorbs the sun and white reflects it.

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Does white or black reflect light?

White reflects light while black absorbs light. White surfaces reflect all wavelengths of visible light, giving it the appearance of being bright. Conversely, black surfaces absorb most of the light that strikes them, making them appear dark.


Can white reflect black or does black absorb white?

White reflects light, including all colors, while black absorbs light, including all colors. This means that white does not reflect black, but rather all colors, and black absorbs light, even white light.


Which reflects more light a black shirt or a white one?

A white shirt reflects light while a black one absorbs it.


Why is black warmer than white?

Black absorbs more light and heat from the sun compared to white, which reflects light. This absorption of light energy by black surfaces leads to an increase in temperature, making black warmer than white.


Does shiny black absorb more sun then dull black?

Yes, shiny black absorbs less sunlight than dull black. Shiny surfaces reflect more light, so less heat is absorbed compared to dull surfaces which absorb more light and heat.


Does white or black absorb the light?

Black absorbs more light than white. White reflects most of the light that hits it, while black absorbs most of the light and therefore appears darker.


What is the difference between the way black and white surfaces affect light?

White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.White surfaces reflect light and heat. Black surfaces do not reflect light and they absorb heat.


Why does the sun reflect off of white and not black?

-- Where you see white, you see a surface that reflects all colors. If it didn't reflect all colors, you would see only the colors that it does reflect. -- Black is not a color. It's the absence of light. An object that appears black to you is one that absorbs light of all colors, so there's no light remaining to proceed from it to your eyes.


Black body radiation of the emission o light from metal surfaces false or true?

This is false. Most metal surfaces are shiny and reflective. These reflect light away from the surface and absorb very little heat/light. An example of something that absorbs light/heat is black soot and something that doesn't absorb either would be glass.


Color of an object that absorbs all light?

An object that absorbs all light appears black. It absorbs all wavelengths of light and does not reflect any, resulting in the perception of black color.


When in the sun would a black tin or white tin get hotter?

A black tin would get hotter in the sun compared to a white tin. This is because black surfaces absorb more light and heat from the sun, while white surfaces reflect more light and heat.


What is the most absorbent color?

Black is the most absorbent color because it absorbs all wavelengths of light and does not reflect any back. This property makes black surfaces appear darker and warmer when exposed to light.