Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A hollow aluminium cube contains very hot water. Face $X$ of the cube is opposite face $Y$ of the cube. Of these two faces, one is black and the other is white. A student places the back of one hand $5\,\text{cm}$ from face $X$, and then straight away places the back of the other hand $5\,\text{cm}$ from face $Y$. The hand near face $Y$ feels hotter than the hand near face $X$. Which row names the black face and correctly compares the rate at which thermal radiation is emitted from each face?

  • Ablack side: $X$; rate of emission: greater for $X$
  • Bblack side: $X$; rate of emission: the same for $X$ and $Y$
  • Cblack side: $Y$; rate of emission: greater for $Y$
  • Dblack side: $Y$; rate of emission: the same for $X$ and $Y$

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