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2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators

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Question 54

A person holds an empty ceramic mug and pours hot coffee into it. Why does it take several seconds before their hand starts to feel the warmth of the coffee?

A

Ceramic is a poor thermal conductor.

B

Coffee is a poor thermal conductor.

C

Ceramic is a better thermal conductor than coffee.

D

Coffee is a better thermal conductor than ceramic.

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67 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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