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Yes. A white shirt reflects more sunlight than a black one which absorbs it. Absorbed sunlight is converted into heat.

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Does black attract more heat than white?

no. dark colors absorb heat. light colors reflect heat. no. dark colors absorb heat. light colors reflect the heat. this is why when you wear a black shirt on a summers day, you are dying of heat. wearing a white shirt on hot days will be a much smarter choice.


Sam is wearing a white shirt a red jacket and green trousers to a night club what will his clothes look like in a red spotlight?

Under a red spotlight, his jacket will not show up because it is red. His white shirt will appear red and his green trousers will appear black. This is because The red jacket is the same color as the light. His white shirt will turn red, since white reflects all colors, and since red is the only color, the white shirt reflects that color. His green trousers will appear black because there is no green that reflects off his trousers.


Will hot drinks stay hotter in a white or black mug?

Black because it absorbs all the heat whereas white reflects the heat away so black is a better heat insulator. Help this helps :)


What is black when its clean and whit when its dirty?

The answer to the riddle "What is black when it's clean and white when it's dirty?" is a chalkboard. When a chalkboard is clean, it appears black; however, when you write on it with white chalk, it becomes "dirty" and takes on a white appearance.


What is the most sensible color to wear in the day?

If it is a hot day white would be the best color to keep you cool because light colors reflect sunlight. If it is cold out then black will keep you warm because dark colors absorb the heat that the sun gives off. Wearing white keeps the heat...... .... .... .... AT BAY

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Does wearing white make you cooler?

No, wearing white does not make you cooler. The color of clothing does not affect body temperature.


Why wearing a white shirt in the sun makes you feel cooler than wearing a black shirt?

Wearing a white shirt in the sun makes you feel cooler because white reflects light and heat, while black absorbs it. This means that a white shirt will reflect more of the sun's rays away from your body, helping to keep you cooler. On the other hand, a black shirt will absorb more heat, making you feel warmer.


Why is hotter when wearing a black shirt?

the light attracts to black so it makes it hotter Black objects are black because they absorb all the visible radiation that falls on it. That light is then converted into infrared radiation which is essentially heat. White reflects radiation so you are cooler wearing white.


Who is cooler white people or black people?

White people are not cooler than black people or anyone else & black people are not cooler than whites or anyone else. Everyone is the same; no better, no worse.


Is a white shingle cooler for your roof or a black one?

white is reflected whilst black absorbs heat


What did the Mythbusters find when they tested whether a black car or a white car is cooler in the sun?

The Mythbusters found that a white car is cooler in the sun compared to a black car.


Which shirt will a person wear in summer -white or black?

White is cooler, but not by that much.


Why is the color white cooler than black?

White reflects most light, including sunlight, which helps keep things cooler by bouncing heat away. Black absorbs light and heat, leading to higher temperatures. This is why white surfaces feel cooler to the touch compared to black surfaces under the same conditions.


What is cooler pokemon white or black?

They are both awesome, but my opinion is that black version is better


What advantage does a team wearing white have over a team in black in extremely hot weather?

The team in white should stay cooler and have less fatigue problems than the team in black. The black jerseys will absorb the heat and make the athlete hotter, draining him of energy and causing fatigue and even cramps from dehydration.


What gets hotter first black or white?

Blue black will absorb heat as white will reflect it away therefore staying cooler


What color could be your base if you are wearing orange?

white or black