Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Siti placed two identical beakers of water under the sun. One was wrapped in black paper and the other in white paper. After an hour, which beaker will have the higher temperature?

A Both will have the same temperature.
B Beaker B (White paper)
C Beaker A (Black paper)
D The temperature will not change.
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Step 1: Identify the variable (color of paper). Step 2: Recall that dark/black colors are better absorbers of heat. Step 3: Beaker A will absorb heat faster and reach a higher temperature.

Correct answer: Beaker A (Black paper)

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