If you were to place 2 people in the same amount of sunlight, one with black skin and one with white, would the black skinned person get hotter quicker than the white person, due to the colour white reflecting light and black absorbing the light???
2006-09-24 23:58:36 · 16 answers · asked by WKD 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I would have thought that it would depend on their personal tolerance to heat. I have very white skin, but can't stand heat at all!
2006-09-25 00:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I think black people have a better tolerance for sunlight and heat. They originate in Africa in hot climate and their body has developed a strong resistance to sunlight and heat. White people originate in colder areas where the sunlight isn't as strong, so they aren't really "designed" to resist strong sun and heat.
So it's probably the opposite, the white person would have a hard time standing the heat faster than the black person.
And by the way, people aren't really black and white, but brown and pink, so the black and white light reflection thing doesn't really apply to this. :)
2006-09-25 00:49:20 · answer #2 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, but i say no in the case of sunlight
1. Metabolism and body Fat plays a strong part in how quickly anyone (black or white) increases body heat from external influences.
2. Dark skin tends not to suffer as quickly from sunburn as it deflects or rather does not absorb the UV rays of the sun so quickly.
2006-09-25 00:05:42 · answer #3 · answered by Foxey 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
some areas of North Cali , particular ... there are a number of caught up white human beings . yet San Luis Obisbo (sp?) has been the named the happiest city to stay in - check it obtainable. If no longer, Sonoma is an exceptionally suitable place to stay . Benicia & the walnut creek section are the place the caught up all human beings is.
2016-10-17 22:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've often wondered the same thing. But they originated in Africa, which I guess is pretty hot. So, I'd guess they've developed that type of skin as a way to adapt....maybe??
2006-09-25 00:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by SlapHappy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, blacks have a higher tolerance for heat and sunlight.
2006-09-26 23:35:35 · answer #6 · answered by Poppa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it works the opposite way for some reason.
2006-09-25 00:05:49 · answer #7 · answered by kerrykinsmalosevich 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no because black people come from tropical climates so they're used to warmth . were as most white people come from cold weather .
2006-09-25 00:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i suppose the whiter wouldd feel more hotter but the black would sweat more.
2006-09-25 00:09:15 · answer #9 · answered by Justine H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be silly, its nothing to do with skin colour.
2006-09-25 01:22:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋