Physics 5054 · O Level · Transfer of thermal energy

Transfer of thermal energy — practice question

A series of readings is to be taken so that a cooling curve can be plotted to show how fast hot water in a test tube cools.
(a)[1]

A test tube that is roughly half full of hot water is provided. State the extra apparatus needed.

(b)[2]

In the space below, sketch the apparatus and show where the eye should be when the readings are taken.

(c)[2]

Fig. 4.1 shows the top part of the table for the readings. Complete the table headings.

(d)[2]

Suggest two ways in which the apparatus could be set up so that the readings are accurate.

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