Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Fill in Table 5.1 with the correct temperature for each definition.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the air temperature in kelvin.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the process by which thermal energy is transferred through the metal rods.

(b(ii))[2]

State how the demonstration indicates which metal transfers thermal energy at the highest rate.

(c)[2]

State and explain whether the white squares or the black squares have the higher temperature. Include the name of the process that transfers thermal energy from the Sun to the squares.

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