Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

In countries with a hot climate, houses are often coated in white paint. Why is this done?

  • AWhite surfaces are good reflectors of infrared radiation.
  • BWhite surfaces are good conductors of infrared radiation.
  • CWhite surfaces are good absorbers of infrared radiation.
  • DWhite surfaces are good emitters of infrared radiation.

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