Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

The diagram depicts solar water panels fitted on the roof of a house. The panels take in energy from the Sun so that the water in the metal pipes is heated. Which row states how energy is transferred from the Sun and then through the metal of the pipes?

  • Afrom the Sun: conduction; through the metal of the pipes: conduction
  • Bfrom the Sun: conduction; through the metal of the pipes: convection
  • Cfrom the Sun: radiation; through the metal of the pipes: conduction
  • Dfrom the Sun: radiation; through the metal of the pipes: convection

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