Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Two square metal sheets, P and Q, are heated until they are at the same temperature. The sheets are illustrated. Sheet Q is giving out more radiation than sheet P. Which statement accounts for this?

  • ADull black surfaces are better conductors of radiation.
  • BDull black surfaces are better emitters of radiation.
  • CThe surface area of Q is larger than that of P.
  • DWhite surfaces are better absorbers of radiation.

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