Why does light wash out color over time? 1.50K viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question99.16K November 18, 2020 0 Comments For example if you buy a bright red car, in 5 years it is gonna be less bright red because it has been in the sun for a long time. Why is that? In: Physics 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted November 18, 2020 0 Comments Ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is responsible for the fading of colors you’re describing. UV radiation is very energetic and destroys chemical bonds, which over time can change colors in objects it hits. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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