Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

Fig. 5.1 illustrates an electric heater that is used to warm a room.
(a(i))[2]

Show that the air in the room has a mass of 79 kg.

(a(ii))[4]

Calculate the time needed for the temperature of the air in the room to rise from 16.0 $^{\circ}$C to 20.0 $^{\circ}$C.

(a(iii))[1]

Suggest one reason why the time found in a(ii) is the least time required to increase the temperature of the air in the room from 16.0 $^{\circ}$C to 20.0 $^{\circ}$C.

(b)[1]

State the main routes of thermal energy transfer from the room to the outside that are reduced by this type of window.

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