Standard Science Primary 4 Energy

Jun Jie set up an experiment using two identical beakers. Beaker A was wrapped in black paper and Beaker B was wrapped in white paper. Both were left in the sun for an hour. Which observation is most likely?

A Both temperatures remain the same.
B Temperature in B > Temperature in A
C The water in B will boil first.
D Temperature in A > Temperature in B
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Step 1: Black surfaces are better absorbers of heat than white surfaces. Step 2: Beaker A will gain heat faster. Step 3: Therefore, the temperature of water in A will be higher.

Correct answer: Temperature in A > Temperature in B

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