Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

(a)[2]

The Sun is the source of solar energy. Tick the box beside the resources whose energy also comes from the Sun: coal, geothermal, hydroelectric, nuclear, wind.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why copper is used for the tubes and why they are painted black.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the amount of thermal energy gained by the water in $5.0\,\text{s}$.

(b(iii))[2]

Calculate the power of the solar radiation falling on the panel.

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