Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Rods that all have the same shape and size are pushed through corks into a tank containing hot water. Each rod is coated with a layer of solid wax with a low melting point. After some time, part of the wax has melted. On which rod does the wax melt first?

  • Aall at the same time
  • Bgood thermal conductor
  • Cbad thermal conductor
  • Dmoderate thermal conductor

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