🔍 Key Concepts

• Material behavior in sunlight (UV radiation) and how it affects plastics over time • Differences between white/translucent vs. black UV‑stabilized plastic used outdoors • Environmental conditions on a radio tower (sun exposure, weather, long-term durability)

💭 Think About

• On a radio tower, which factor is most likely to damage exposed plastic over months and years? Heat, insects, color, or electrical effects? • Why might manufacturers often specify black tie wraps for outdoor use but not necessarily white/translucent ones? • Which choice describes a realistic, documented engineering concern rather than something that just sounds possible?

✅ Before You Answer

• Compare how UV light affects different colored plastics used outdoors • Consider which options are about long-term durability vs. regulatory approval or pests • Ask yourself which problem would a tower technician or engineer actually be trained to avoid when securing cables on a tower