Physics 5054 · O Level · Radiation

Radiation — practice question

The tubes within solar heating panels absorb the Sun’s radiation to heat water. Why is black paint used on the tubes?

  • ABlack surfaces absorb radiation well.
  • BBlack surfaces conduct heat well.
  • CBlack surfaces emit radiation well.
  • DBlack surfaces reflect radiation well.

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