Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A teacher adds some cold water to a test-tube. She grips the lower end of the test-tube while heating the upper end. The water near the top comes to the boil, yet she keeps holding the test-tube because the lower part stays cold. What conclusion about water can be drawn from this experiment?

  • AWater is a bad conductor.
  • BWater is a bad convector.
  • CWater is a good conductor.
  • DWater is a good convector.

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