I am having a very difficult time finding research for this topic. I would really appreciate any help or any links. In reality, this project is for my third grade son and am working with him. I've already checked out google, but there is nothing I've found there. I desperately need your help in order to do this in a timely manner.
Thanks,
Ida
What gets hotter in the sun, water in a black or white cup?
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I googled "color absorb reflect heat" and got a few hits that might help you, like:
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/p ... y00156.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ms2/hatchett/
Good luck!
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/p ... y00156.htm
http://www.angelfire.com/ms2/hatchett/
Good luck!
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RE: Color and Heat Absorption
Thank you very much. I will check the links and hopefully that will help with my son's project so we can start our research paper. If you find any other things that are similar please forward them to me. Anything and everything will help!!! Thanks again.
Ida Benavides
Here is another website that may be helpful:
http://www.colormatters.com/colorheat.html
The first part of this page explains why black objects are warmer than white objects, and how color affects heat absorption.
Hope this helps!
http://www.colormatters.com/colorheat.html
The first part of this page explains why black objects are warmer than white objects, and how color affects heat absorption.
Hope this helps!
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black or white cup
I would also google keywords like absorption, refraction, reflection, conductance. You may find info related to what you are looking for, for example, roofing, road materials, and clothing are often considered for their color and its properties.
Meredith L. Hodgkinson, Ph.D., CHES