Question

When a car is parked in hot sunlight, the temperature of the car's seats _____ and the thermal energy of the seats _____.

A. decreases, remains constant
B. decreases, increases
C. increases, remains constant
D. increases, decreases

Answer 1

The temperature of the car's seats increases and the thermal energy of the seats also increases when parked in hot sunlight.

Step-by-step explanation:

The temperature of a car's seats increases and the thermal energy of the seats also increases when the car is parked in hot sunlight. This is because light energy from the sun passes through the car's windows and is absorbed by the surfaces in the car, including the seats. The absorption of light energy by the seats causes their temperature to rise, which in turn increases the thermal energy of the seats.