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why would a person feel cooler wearing a white shirt rather than a black shirt on a sunny day? (1 point)○ light would be mostly reflected rather than absorbed or transmitted.○ light would be mostly transmitted rather than absorbed or reflected.○ light would be mostly absorbed or reflected rather than transmitted.○ light would be mostly absorbed or transmitted rather than reflected.
White surfaces reflect most incoming sunlight (electromagnetic radiation) instead of absorbing it. Absorbed light energy converts to thermal energy (heat), so less absorption means less heat gain, keeping the person cooler. Black surfaces absorb most light, leading to more heat.
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Light would be mostly reflected rather than absorbed or transmitted.