I remember its one or the other.....
2006-07-29 07:48:38 · 23 answers · asked by Mark J 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
White keeps you cooler because white reflects light. For instance something that is red reflects the part of light that is red (the bit that's red in a rainbow), and not any other part of the spectrum. Something that's black doesn't reflect any light, which is why it appears black, the opposite is true for white. Instead of reflecting light, black absorbs it, and under the law of conservation of energy (it can't be destroyed) the light energy is converted into heat energy.
2006-07-29 07:53:34 · answer #1 · answered by Mordent 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
White clothing if the same thickness as the darker clothing will keep you cooler in the hot weather. This has to do with the fact that dark coloured clothing absorb more heat then lighter coloured clothing does. And this is true especially if you are in the direct rays of the sun.
2006-07-29 11:18:37 · answer #2 · answered by wonju_22000 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The colour white reflects energy (heat), whilst the colour black absorbs it. However, in terms of whether you should wear black or white, there really isn't that much difference. If you want to stay comfortable during hot weather your best bet is to wear loose-fitting clothing and a hat. Also stay out of the sun, esp between noon and three.
2006-07-29 08:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by Libby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
White clothing is cooler as it reflects the heat more than black.
2006-07-29 08:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
White keeps you cooler because of reflecting light the darker the color is the more if absorbs the heat the lighter the less.
2006-07-29 12:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
White reflects heat, black absorbes heat. To test it, find two cars that have been out in the hot sun for a couple of hours. Put your hand on the hood of a light colored car, then a dark colored car. You'll feel a big difference.
2006-07-29 07:57:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
White means the fabric reflects light, and heat is a form of light. Black is no light, so it absorbs it all, so the heat gets held by black cloths. White keeps you cool.
2006-07-29 11:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
White keeps you cooler, black just attracts the heat.
2006-07-29 07:51:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon 2 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
White reflects light so it is cooler unlike black which absorbs the light and thus more heat.
2006-07-29 19:40:45 · answer #9 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is white clothing that keeps you cool in the hot weather due to being reflective!
2006-07-29 07:52:43 · answer #10 · answered by Radio Ga Ga 73 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋