An ice-cold metal plate is placed on a stand in a warm room. What happens to the warm air when it comes into contact with the cold plate?
The density of the air decreases and the air falls.
The density of the air decreases and the air rises.
The density of the air increases and the air falls.
The density of the air increases and the air rises.
301 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 2.3 Transfer of thermal energy, covering 2.3.1a Thermal conductors and thermal insulators, 2.3.1b Explaining thermal conduction, 2.3.2 Convection, 2.3.3a Thermal radiation, 2.3.3b Surface colour and texture, 2.3.3c Rate of emission and absorption of radiation, and 2.3.4 Consequences of thermal energy transfer. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.