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5.3 Black body radiation (physics only)

5.3 Black body radiation (physics only)

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Question 1

Energy is transferred from the Sun to the dwarf planet Ceres by radiation.

Explain why the temperature of Ceres does not continue to rise indefinitely, even though it is constantly absorbing radiation from the Sun.

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5.3 Black body radiation (physics only) Questions

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7 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 5.3 Black body radiation (physics only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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