Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Vacuum flasks often have silver-coated walls to help keep the contents inside hot. Why are the walls silvered?

  • Ato absorb thermal energy from the air around the flask
  • Bto increase the rate of convection inside the flask
  • Cto reduce energy loss to the surroundings by conduction
  • Dto reflect thermal radiation back into the flask

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