Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Two plastic cups are stacked with one inside the other. A small spacer holds the cups apart. Hot water is then added to the inner cup and a lid is fitted on top, as illustrated. Which statement is correct?

  • AThe bench is heated by convection from the bottom of the outer cup.
  • BThe lid reduces the energy lost by convection.
  • CThere is no thermal conduction through the sides of either cup.
  • DThermal radiation is prevented by the small air gap.

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