P1, Rate of Thermal Energy Transfer and Infared Radiation

RTET- Which 6 components change rate at which an object transfers thermal energy?

Shape, dimensions, mass, material, what the object's in cotrast with and temperature difference between the object and its' surroundings

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IR- Which surfaces are good infared absorbers?

Dark, matt surfaces

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IR- Which surfaces are poor infared absorbers?

Light, shiney surfaces

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IR- What do infared heaters do?

Give out infared radiation to heat a room

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IR- What prevents heat escaping from a flask?

The silver vaccum lining

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IR- What are thermal cameras used for?

To find people at night

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IR- Which surfaces are good infared absorbers?

Dark, matt surfaces

IR- Which surfaces are poor infared absorbers?

IR- What do infared heaters do?

IR- What prevents heat escaping from a flask?

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