Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A footballer and a referee are talking about a puddle of water that has appeared on the pitch. The footballer is wearing a white shirt, while the referee is wearing a black shirt that is identical apart from its colour. Fig. 5.1 shows the two men looking at the puddle. The weather is bright and sunny.
(a)[2]

State and explain in what way the temperature of the white shirt differs from that of the black shirt.

(b(i))[2]

Describe how two changes in the weather conditions might alter the speed at which the puddle dries.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain, in terms of the water molecules, what is taking place as the puddle dries.

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