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A car is left in Sunlight on a hot day with all the window closed. After sometime, it is found that she inside of a car is considerably warmer than the air outside. Why?

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To understand why the inside of a car becomes warmer than the air outside when left in sunlight with all windows closed, we can break down the explanation into several steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Solar Radiation**: The sun emits energy in the form of solar radiation, which includes visible light and infrared radiation. This radiation travels through space and reaches the Earth. 2. **Interaction with the Car**: When sunlight hits the car, the car's exterior absorbs a significant amount of this solar energy. The materials of the car, such as metal and glass, are good absorbers of this radiation. ...
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