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6.3 Black body radiation

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Question 15
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A perfect black body is heated until it is at a very high temperature. Which statement about the hot perfect black body is correct?

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A

It emits no radiation, so it still looks completely black.

B

It reflects the radiation falling on it, so it looks bright.

C

It transmits the radiation falling on it, so it looks clear.

D

It emits radiation, so it can be seen to glow brightly.

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6.3 Black body radiation Questions

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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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