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In order to absorb more heat, the outer surface of copper tube of solar water heater is coloured with :

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Red

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Yellow

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Black

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Green

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Solution

The correct option is C Black
Among all colour black is the best absorber for heat so outer surface of copper tube is coloured with black.

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