Question

At a campsite, there are tents of two shades – one made with black fabric and the other with white fabric. Which one will you prefer for resting on a hot summer afternoon? Give a reason for your choice. Would you like to prefer the same tent during winter?

Answer 1

1. White colour is a good reflector and a bad absorber of sunlight (heat).
2. Black colour is a good absorber and a bad reflector of sunlight (heat).
3. In summer we need to reflect maximum sunlight to keep the tent cool.
4. So on a hot summer afternoon, a tent made up of white fabric will be preferred.
5. In winter, we need to absorb maximum sunlight to keep the tent hot.
6. So, in the winter season a tent made up of black fabric will be preferred.