Question

A student puts a piece of black paper and a piece of white paper in the same sunny spot. After 30 minutes, she observes that the black paper feels warmer than the white paper. Which best explains the student’s observation?(1 point)
Responses

The black paper absorbs more waves from the sun than the white paper.
The black paper absorbs more waves from the sun than the white paper.

The black paper receives stronger waves from the sun than the white paper.
The black paper receives stronger waves from the sun than the white paper.

The black paper reflects more waves from the sun than the white paper.
The black paper reflects more waves from the sun than the white paper.

The black paper prevents waves from the sun from reaching the white paper.

Answer 1

The black paper absorbs more of the Sun’s radiation than the white paper, converting that energy to heat, so it becomes warmer. White paper reflects more light and so stays cooler.