Physics: Year 9 Term 2: Heating & Insulation of Buildings

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What are some ways of keeping the home warm? (5)
Loft insulation, Cavity wall insulation, Thick bricks with low thermal conductivity, Double glazing, Foil between radiators and walls
1 of 5
How does CWI work? (2)
The material traps air, reducing convection, and increases the area for conduction, making this harder
2 of 5
What insulator makes double glazing work? (1)
Dry air
3 of 5
How are houses heated? Give 3 options.
Electric heater, Gas heater, Heated flooring
4 of 5
What fuels can be used in central heating? (2)
Oil and gas
5 of 5

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Card 2

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How does CWI work? (2)

Back

The material traps air, reducing convection, and increases the area for conduction, making this harder

Card 3

Front

What insulator makes double glazing work? (1)

Back

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Card 4

Front

How are houses heated? Give 3 options.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What fuels can be used in central heating? (2)

Back

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