It's well-established in physics that black or dark-colored objects radiate heat faster and more effectively than light-colored objects.

So, in almost every building that uses steam heat, why are the radiators painted silver or some other very light color?

"It's well-established in physics that black or dark-colored objects radiate heat faster and more effectively than light-colored objects."

this is sooooo untrue, black things DO heat faster from exposure to light than lighter colored objects becuase they absorb more light energy NOT heat
the real soulution is light colors look beter than a huge black bulk stuck on the wall or floor.

im not trying to be mean or rude but, it just isnt so

Posted by James on 2002-10-24 10:26:55