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Agriculture · Q1069

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 1069

Q1069

Which among the following colours absorbs more radiation?

A.
Red
B.
Black
Answer
C.
Blue
D.
White

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Black is the colour among all which absorbs more radiation, most of the light radiation and radiant energy.
It will absorb maximum heat which leads to the maximum heated surface if black in surface whereas white colour reflects most of the light making it less heated. That is why it is advised to wear white in summer and black coloured clothes in winter to keep you warm.