Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

On a cold day, a polished metal rod seems colder to the touch than a black plastic rod. Which statement accounts for this observation?

  • AThe metal rod is a better absorber of infra-red radiation than the plastic rod.
  • BThe metal rod is a better thermal conductor than the plastic rod.
  • CThe metal rod is a worse absorber of infra-red radiation than the plastic rod.
  • DThe metal rod is a worse thermal conductor than the plastic rod.

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