Heat Energy Unit Test

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Question
A park is buying a new slide for a playground in a sunny area. Which slide would stay the coolest on a sunny day?(1 point)
Responses

a silver metal slide
a silver metal slide

a black metal slide
a black metal slide

a light-colored plastic slide
a light-colored plastic slide

a dark-colored plastic slide
a dark-colored plastic slide
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1 answer

The slide that would likely stay the coolest on a sunny day is:

a light-colored plastic slide

Light colors reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat compared to dark colors, and plastic generally heats up less than metal.