Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Electric circuits

Electric circuits — practice question

Fig. 3.1 depicts a mains electric heater that is used to heat a small room, and the diagram labels a shiny metal surface together with heating elements.
(a)[1]

State the part of the electromagnetic spectrum from which thermal energy is radiated by the heater.

(b)[2]

Explain why the shiny metal surface behind the heating elements increases the amount of thermal energy radiated into the room.

(c)[1]

The heater’s metal outer casing is earthed. State why this is an important safety feature.

(d(i))[2]

Calculate the current in a single heating element.

(d(ii))[2]

Show that the heater’s electrical power is approximately $1200\,\text{W}$. State any equation you use in words or symbols.

(d(iii))[3]

Calculate the thermal energy emitted by the heater in (d)(ii) over $60\,\text{s}$. Give your answer to two significant figures.

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