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Question 21
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Two objects at the same temperature are placed in a brightly lit room. Object L is a perfect black body and object M is a polished mirror. Which statement is correct?

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A

L emits more radiation than M, and L reflects more radiation than M.

B

L emits less radiation than M, and L reflects less radiation than M.

C

L emits less radiation than M, and L reflects more radiation than M.

D

L emits more radiation than M, and L reflects less radiation than M.

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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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