Question

Choose the correct answer.

Shiny objects are

• A. Good reflectors and good absorbers of heat.
• B. Poor reflectors and poor emitters of heat.
• C. Good reflectors and poor absorbers of heat.
• D. Poor reflectors and good emitters of heat.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Good reflectors and poor absorbers of heat.

Explanation:

1. When light falls on a mirror or polished surface, it gets reflected by the surface.
2. Similarly heat is also reflected by these surfaces.
3. When heat falls on a certain substance, it is partially absorbed and partially reflected.
4. The amount of reflection depends on the nature of the surface.
5. Shiny and polished surfaces can reflect the maximum amount of heat falling on them.
6. Thus, shiny objects are good reflectors and poor absorbers of heat.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.