Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A student arranges four cans. Each can holds the same mass of water at $90\degree\text{C}$. The cans are identical except for their outer surfaces. Which can will lose heat the quickest?

  • Adull, black surface
  • Bdull, white surface
  • Cshiny, black surface
  • Dshiny, white surface

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