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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.

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Why should you avoid wearing a black shirt in the summer due to its absorption of light and heat?

Wearing a black shirt in the summer should be avoided because black absorbs more light and heat than lighter colors, making you feel hotter and increasing the risk of overheating.


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.


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.


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 you feel warmer if you wear a black shirt on a hot day?

Black color absorbs more sunlight than light colors, so wearing a black shirt on a hot day can increase your body temperature by absorbing more heat from the sun. This can make you feel warmer compared to wearing a lighter colored shirt that reflects more sunlight.

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