Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

One end of a shiny metal rod is heated, and the far end soon becomes hot. Which statement explains why the far end soon becomes hot?

  • AMetals are good thermal conductors.
  • BMetals are poor thermal conductors.
  • CShiny surfaces are good emitters of infra-red radiation.
  • DShiny surfaces are poor emitters of infra-red radiation.

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