In places with hot climate, it is advised that the outer walls of houses be painted white. Explain why?

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The colour white reflects the radiated heat to the surroundings; therefore, the outer walls of the houses, in the hotter regions of the Earth, are painted in white to keep them cool.

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(b) During summers wearing light coloured clothes is much more comfortable than wearing dark coloured clothes, why?
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It is advisable to paint the outer walls of house white in places with hot climate.

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