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6.3 Black body radiation

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Question 18
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One side of a satellite is covered with a matt black surface and the other side is covered with polished metal foil. Compared with the polished side, the matt black side

[1]
A

absorbs more radiation and emits more radiation.

B

absorbs more radiation and emits less radiation.

C

absorbs less radiation and emits more radiation.

D

absorbs less radiation and emits less radiation.

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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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