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6.3 Black body radiation

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An engineer tests two surface coatings on identical heater panels. The panels have equal surface areas and are kept at the same temperature. Panel P emits infrared radiation at a greater rate than panel Q. Infrared radiation of the same intensity is then incident on each panel. Which statement is correct?

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A

Panel P absorbs infrared radiation at a greater rate than panel Q.

B

Panel P and panel Q absorb infrared radiation at the same rate.

C

Neither panel absorbs infrared radiation because both panels are emitting it.

D

Panel P absorbs infrared radiation at a lower rate than panel Q.

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6.3 Black body radiation Questions

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

106 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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