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Why do dark-colored shirts get hotter in the sun than light-colored shirts?

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because dark coloured shirts absorbe light and heat more than light coloured ones
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Dark colors attract sunlight because they absorb more rays, whereas light colors, such as white, reflect more rays, therefore absorbing less heat.
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