Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Which row identifies the surface that is the more effective absorber and the surface that is the more effective emitter of infra-red radiation?

  • Abetter absorber: black surface; better emitter: black surface
  • Bbetter absorber: black surface; better emitter: white surface
  • Cbetter absorber: white surface; better emitter: black surface
  • Dbetter absorber: white surface; better emitter: white surface

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