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Which color is the best radiator of electromagnetic energy?

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R. Jones

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R. Jones, Student, Postgraduate, Calgary

Answered Jan 28, 2021

The answer to this question is the color black. Although every object can absorb and emit electromagnetic radiation, what determines the rate of heat transfer of such an object is its color. In other words, the rate of heat transfer of an object depends on its color.

This means if you have the same object in different colors, the object with black will absorb and radiate more electromagnetic radiation than others. The reason why black is the best radiator of electromagnetic energy is that it has the ability to absorb more radiation, causing an increase in the temperature of any object colored with black.

In the same vein, the more it absorbs electromagnetic energy, the more it radiates. This explains why those who are living in hot climates don't wear black clothing. It also explains why anything black is hotter than those with other colors.

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E. Reyes

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E. Reyes, Builder, graduate, Birmingham

Answered Jan 21, 2021

Black is the correct answer to this question , as it is the best radiator of electromagnetic material. The reason why black is the best radiator of electromagnetic material is because it is strongly attracted to the electromagnetic field. The color black absorbs any radiation that is incoming.

For example, if you wear the color black, the radiation from the Sun will attract to it. This is why if you wear black on a sunny day, you may feel warm. This is compared to if you wear a light color, like the color white. White is the worst radiator for electromagnetic energy.

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G. Woods

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G. Woods, College student, Graduate, Southampton

Answered Jan 21, 2021

The correct answer to this question is black. The reason why black is the best radiator of electromagnetic energy is that it is strong in the electromagnetic field. It absorbs radiation that is incoming, and it also emits thermal radiation. A real-time example of this is when you wear the color black in the sun.

When this color is worn in the Sun, the heat from the Sun will be attracted to the black shirt. This is why when you wear this color in the summer, you may feel warmer, compared to when you wear the color white, which is the worst radiator of electromagnetic energy.

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S. Barnes

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S. Barnes, Chauffeur, Graduate, Seattle

Answered Jan 21, 2021

The correct answer to this question is black. Electromagnetic energy is a type of energy that emits and reflects energy. It does so from different types of objects and the energy comes out in the form of magnetic waves and electrical waves.

These waves are then able to travel through space. When looking at an electromagnetic spectrum, you will see black throughout it. For example, you will see radio waves, which will be the color black. Radio waves are large and can be size of a house or a field. There are also microwaves on the spectrum, which can be used to warm up food.

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Victoria Martian

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Victoria Martian, Blogger, B.com in Journalism, New York

Answered Jan 19, 2021

Light is electromagnetic radiation, and electromagnetic radiation is characterized by a wide range of wavelengths and frequencies, each associated with a specific intensity and quantity of energy. Black is the best at emitting radiation because this color is strongly coupled to the electromagnetic field. Black absorbs radiation and emits radiation.

On the other hand, White reflects all visible wavelengths to the eye and has lower emissivity. Dark colors absorb more radiant energy than do light colors. We see the color black as the result of no visible wavelengths back to the eye and has lower emissivity, so people who live in hotter climates tend to avoid wearing the color black.

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H. Ruby

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Answered Jan 19, 2021

All of the objects that you will see right now will contain electromagnetic radiation. They will also have the ability to emit electromagnetic radiation. It will just depend on the color of how much electromagnetic radiation will be absorbed and emitted. The rate of heat transfer will also depend on the color of the object.

The best color that is available for absorbing electromagnetic radiation is black. The least effective for this is white. Take note that this is different from the amount of energy that is available in a spectrum. If this is the case, the one with the highest energy or the highest wavelength is violet.

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O. Bickis

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O. Bickis, Corporate employee, MBA, Stockton

Answered Jan 14, 2021

The color that happens to be the best radiator of electromagnetic energy is black. On the other hand, white is considered as the worst radiator of electromagnetic energy. The black color is the best radiator of electromagnetic energy because it has been discovered to be coupled strongly to the electromagnetic field.

Black is a very good color when it comes to absorbing incoming radiation, as well as emitting its thermal radiation. That simply means that materials that are good at absorbing incoming radiation are also good at emitting their thermal radiation. Now, black is considered the best color for the radiation of electromagnetic energy as it also a very good absorber of light.

A material that is black would definitely find it easier to absorb all incoming light. Black objects radiate more power than white objects. And a good emitter and absorber material look black at thermal equilibrium close to room temperature.

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alexislovesubaby

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Answered Sep 20, 2018

Black
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