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2.3.3a Thermal radiation

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Question 75

A vacuum flask is designed to keep liquids hot. The flask has double walls, with a vacuum between them. The glass surfaces facing the vacuum are coated with a shiny, silvered layer.

Which method or methods of thermal energy transfer are reduced by this shiny, silvered layer?

A

conduction and convection only

B

conduction only

C

radiation only

D

convection and radiation only

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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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