Heat absorption, reflection, and radiation

In summary, the conversation discusses the best color to paint a house in order to reflect heat during summer and radiate heat during winter nights. The options presented are green, red, black, white, and pink. The person speaking believes that green would be the best choice as it reflects heat when lighter and absorbs heat when darker. However, they are still unsure as red is also a viable option. The second part of the conversation discusses why gardeners mix soot into the soil, which is to darken the color and absorb more heat, leading to faster vegetation. The hint is given to think about the area of physics dealing with radiation and temperature of objects. Another person suggests that mixing soot into the ground is to improve the drainage of
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Homework Statement



1.if you were to paint a house that reflects heat during summer and radiates heat during winter nights. which color should a house be painted?
green, red, black, white, or pink?

2. why do gardeners mix soot in the soil?


The Attempt at a Solution


1.i say it is green. It reflects the heat most as the color gets lighter and abosrobs heat as the color gets darker. in order to satisfy both situations I'm thinknig the color should be between light and dark so i picked green. But I'm still not 100% sure because there is red.
can you please explain your answer?

2. they mix soot in the soil to darken the color and absorb more heat which leads faster vegetation?
 
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If you want an object to absorb lots of heat - what color would it be?
Is a hot object radiating heat any different from an object absorbing radiated heat?

hint: What do you call the area of physics dealing with radiation and temperature of objects eg. _____body problems.Personally I thought your mixed soot into the ground to make clay soil drain better ?
 
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Hmmm, i don't think there's an answer for question one. Is there?

delzac
 

What is heat absorption?

Heat absorption is the process by which an object or substance takes in heat energy from its surroundings.

How does heat absorption differ from heat reflection?

Heat absorption and heat reflection are two opposite processes. Heat absorption involves the absorption of heat energy by an object, while heat reflection involves the bouncing off of heat energy by an object.

What is the role of radiation in heat transfer?

Radiation is a form of heat transfer where heat energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves without the need for a medium. Objects that are warmer than their surroundings emit radiation in the form of infrared waves, which is how heat is transferred from one object to another.

Why do darker objects absorb more heat than lighter objects?

Darker objects absorb more heat because they have a higher absorption coefficient, meaning they are more effective at absorbing electromagnetic waves. Lighter objects, on the other hand, tend to reflect more heat energy.

How does the Earth's atmosphere affect heat absorption and reflection?

The Earth's atmosphere plays a crucial role in regulating heat absorption and reflection. Some gases, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor, are known as greenhouse gases and are responsible for trapping heat in the atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect. This can cause an increase in temperature on Earth's surface. However, other gases, such as ozone, can reflect and scatter incoming solar radiation, helping to regulate the Earth's temperature.

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