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What does Color have to do with Cooling?

In this demonstration/experiment, learners discover that different colors and materials (metals, fabrics, paints) radiate different amounts of energy and therefore, cool at different rates. Learners predict if the aluminum or white cylinder will cool the fastest and then collect measurements at 1-minute intervals to find out. This activity can be related to a discussion on earth systems and global warming. Note: this activity involves some...

Keywords:: NSDL, Ecology, Physics, Heat and Thermodynamics, Conducting Investigations, Wavelengths, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Climate Change, Chemistry, Atmosphere, Earth Structure, General, Earth System Science, Sunlight and Color, Light and Optics, Atmospheric Science, Space Science, Data Analysis, Forestry and Agriculture, Physical Science, Temperature, Infrared, Radiation, Geoscience, Mathematics, Emission, Thermal Radiation, Earth Processes, Global Warming, Data Collection, Thermodynamics and Entropy, Gathering Data, The Scientific Process, General Science, Weather and Climate, Light, Education, Heat and Temperature, Vibration and Waves, Energy, Electromagnetic Radiation, Formulating Explanations