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2.3.3a Thermal radiation

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Question 68

Emergency survival blankets (space blankets) are made of a thin, highly reflective silver-coloured material. What is the main reason for this?

A

Silver-coloured surfaces are good reflectors of infrared radiation.

B

Silver-coloured surfaces are good conductors of infrared radiation.

C

Silver-coloured surfaces are good absorbers of infrared radiation.

D

Silver-coloured surfaces are good emitters of infrared radiation.

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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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