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2.3.3a Thermal radiation

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Question 22

An electronic device generates a significant amount of heat during operation. A metal heat sink is attached to the device to transfer thermal energy away to the surroundings.

Which combination of surface texture and colour will allow the heat sink to radiate thermal energy into the surroundings at the quickest rate?

A

dull black

B

dull white

C

shiny black

D

shiny white

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2.3.3a Thermal radiation Questions

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99 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.3.3a Thermal radiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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