Why are solar cookers painted black from inside?

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Black colour is a very good absorber of heat. It helps in absorbing the sun's light and does not allow the heat to escape. So the solar cooker is painted black so that maximum heat energy from the sun is absorbed and food is heated up for cooking.

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