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6.3 Black body radiation

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Question 13
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Two objects, R and S, are identical apart from their temperature. R is hotter than S. Which statement compares the radiation emitted by R with the radiation emitted by S?

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A

R emits more radiation at every wavelength, and its peak is at a longer wavelength.

B

R emits less radiation at every wavelength, and its peak is at a shorter wavelength.

C

R emits less radiation at every wavelength, and its peak is at a longer wavelength.

D

R emits more radiation at every wavelength, and its peak is at a shorter wavelength.

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6.3 Black body radiation Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.3 Black body radiation

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 6.3 Black body radiation, covering 6.3.1 Emission and absorption of infrared radiation and 6.3.2 Perfect black bodies and radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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