Two Pieces of Wood Are Placed in Sunlight

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two pieces of wood are placed in sunlight. One is painted white and the other is painted black. It can be concluded that

• A)White painted wood will not absorb any solar radiation
• B)Black painted wood will not absorb any solar radiation
• C)Black painted wood will absorb less heat as compared to white painted wood
• D)37,500 kg
• E)Black painted wood will absorb more hcat as compared to white painted wood

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Definitions:

Hans Selye

A pioneering Hungarian-Canadian endocrinologist known for his research on stress and the development of the General Adaptation Syndrome model.

Reactions

the responses or behaviors that result from some sort of stimulus or change in the environment.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A theoretical model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, comprising of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Physiological Exhaustion

This refers to a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue usually resulting from prolonged stress or activity, leading to a diminished capacity for work or other activities.