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2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

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Question 19

Four identical metal containers, $P$ , $Q$ , $R$ , and $S$ , are filled with hot water at $90∘C90^\circ \text{C}$ .

The table below describes the outer surface and the top cover of each container:

Container	Outer surface	Top of the container
$P$	dull black	no lid
$Q$	dull black	fitted with a lid
$R$	shiny silver	no lid
$S$	shiny silver	fitted with a lid

Which container will cool down the fastest?

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2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer Questions

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2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer

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