A black sweater will absorb the most radiated heat energy when placed in direct sunlight.
When placed in direct sunlight, the object that will absorb the most radiated heat energy is the black sweater. Dark-colored objects, such as the black sweater, absorb more radiant heat energy compared to lighter-colored objects. This is because dark-colored objects have a higher absorption rate for visible light, which carries heat energy. Conversely, lighter-colored objects like the white sweater reflect more light, including heat energy, and therefore absorb less heat. Aluminum foil has a shiny surface that reflects most of the incoming light and heat, making it a poor absorber of radiated heat energy. A snowball, being predominantly white, will also reflect a significant amount of light and heat, resulting in a lower absorption of heat energy.
