Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Fig. 3.1 illustrates a metal plate-warmer. The plate-warmer has two small candle heaters inside it. Plates of food are set on the warming-tray above.
(a(i))[1]

State the process that allows thermal energy from the candles to reach the warming-tray.

(a(ii))[1]

State the process through which thermal energy travels through the warming-tray.

(b)[1]

Suggest how this feature helps the plate-warmer remain hot.

(c)[2]

Identify a problem with this, and say how the problem could be solved.

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