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  • Created on: 04-04-16 10:22
1) Describe the 3 ways that heat energy can be transferred.
Heat energy can be transferred by radiation, conduction or convection
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2) True/false? An object that's cooler than it's surroundings emits more radiation than it absorbs.
False. It absorbs more radiation than it emits.
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3) Explain why solar hot water panels have a matt black surface.
Matt black surfaces absorb infrared radiation(heat) falling on them much better than gloss white surfaces. This means the water can be heated faster.
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4) Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles in... A) Solids, B) Liquids C) Gases
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2) True/false? An object that's cooler than it's surroundings emits more radiation than it absorbs.

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False. It absorbs more radiation than it emits.

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3) Explain why solar hot water panels have a matt black surface.

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4) Describe the arrangement and movement of the particles in... A) Solids, B) Liquids C) Gases

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