Question

Anthony and Maelynn are watching a football game outside on a sunny day. Anthony is wearing a black shirt and Maelynn is wearing a white shirt. Which person will be warmer after the game? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Anthony will be warmer. Black absorbs most of the incoming sunlight (visible + near‑IR) and converts it to heat, while white reflects most of that radiation and stays cooler. Assuming the shirts are the same material and fit and both are in direct sun, the black shirt will gain and transfer more heat to the wearer.