A Curious Application of High Density Polyethylene

[Llewelyn Curling]

https://www.quora.com/Why-were-millions-of-plastic-shade-balls-dumped-into-LA-reservoir-black-and-not-white

Why were millions of plastic 'shade balls' dumped into LA reservoir black and not white? Answer (1 of 6): That’s a thoughtful question! It does seem white would be preferable. But shade balls are typically black, because they are deliberately coated in black pigment, even though the underlying plastic is white. Why? TL/DR: While keeping water cool is desirable, keeping it shaded is ... www.quora.com

Llewelyn Curling, Ph.D.

Professor, Mechanical Engineering & Technology

School of Mathematics, Physics & Technology

Faculty of Pure & Applied Sciences

University of The Bahamas 

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