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Mention the purpose of blackening the interior of a solar cooker.

Purpose of blackening the interiors of solar cooker:

• The black color absorbs about 99% of the solar energy.


• This is very high as compared to the absorption by any other color.


• Thus, the black color absorbs maximum heat and allows the rapid heat increase inside the solar cooker.


• This heat helps in the efficient working of the solar cooker.


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