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3.1 Energy stores and calculations

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Question 19

A student wants to investigate how the surface colour of a metal container affects the rate at which it emits thermal energy to its surroundings.

The student is provided with:

  • Two identical metal cans (one with a matt black surface, one with a polished silver surface)
  • Two thermometers
  • Two insulating lids with holes for the thermometers
  • Two heatproof mats
  • A digital stopwatch
  • A kettle to heat water
  • A measuring cylinder

Draw a labelled diagram to show how the student should set up this equipment to compare the rate of thermal energy transfer from each can.

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3.1 Energy stores and calculations Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /3.1 Energy stores and calculations

82 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 3.1 Energy stores and calculations, covering 3.1.1 Gravitational potential energy, 3.1.2 Kinetic energy, and 3.1.3 Energy transfers and conservation of energy. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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