Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 9. MCE Science. Workbook - Unit 10: Transfer of Thermal Energy - Question 18

Paint one metal can black and the other white. Let the paint dry completely. Fill each can with an equal amount of water and place a thermometer in each can. Position both cans under the heat lamp at the same distance where they can receive equal amounts of light.



Suggest two everyday applications where the colours of objects are important for heat transfer.