WONDER #1710: Why Does Black Absorb Heat?

Question 1 of 3

A black object absorbs which wavelengths of light?

1. all
2. none
3. some
4. few

Question 2 of 3

In terms of absorbing light, which color would be considered the opposite of black?

1. purple
2. green
3. red
4. white

Question 3 of 3

The light absorbed by a black shirt turns to what other form of energy once absorbed?

1. momentum
2. heat
3. light
4. gravity

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