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because black atracts the heat wear as white reflects it! :)

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What color shirt will keep you warmest on a sunny day explain why?

Wearing a black shirt will keep you warmer on a sunny day because black absorbs more sunlight and heat compared to other colors. This absorption helps to retain heat close to your body, making black shirts warmer to wear in direct sunlight.


What is hotter blacktop or sidewalk?

Generally blacktop will get hotter because the color black is a better absorber of heat and energy than a lighter colored material. Black is a higher emissivity or rate at which it absorbs energy due to heat. This is why you feel warmer when you wear a black shirt on a hot day compared to a white shirt.


Why do we feel hot when we wear black shirt?

The black seems to attract the heat. The same goes for a back car left in the sun compared to a white car. If you feel the top of both cars, the black is a lot hotter than the white one. Black absorbs more radiation than other colours, this is why we see it as black. The heat we feel is infra-red radiation, part of the electromagnetic scale.


What happens if you wear black?

Wearing black clothing can absorb heat and make you feel warmer in hot weather, but it can also help retain heat and keep you warmer in cold weather. Black is a versatile color that can be stylish and flattering, but it may show lint, pet hair, and dust more easily than lighter colors.


Why is the shirt hotter than a white shirt?

A black shirt absorbs more light and heat energy than a white shirt due to its darker color. The absorption of light causes the material to heat up more quickly, making the black shirt feel hotter to the touch compared to the white shirt.