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Apply: absorption and reflection

Problem

A track team manager is buying cups to serve the team ice water. She learns that a cup’s texture and color affect how much light it reflects or absorbs. Smooth, shiny surfaces reflect more light than rough, textured surfaces.
Which type of cup would be best to keep ice water cold?
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