Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What is the colour of the black box flight recorder?

  1. White

  2. Black

  3. Blue

  4. Orange
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Explanation

Flight recorders (black boxes) are painted bright orange with reflective tape to make them easier to locate after crashes. The term 'black box' refers to their function, not appearance. White would blend with clouds/snow, while black would be hard to spot at night or in wreckage.

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