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Transfer of thermal energy answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Transfer of thermal energy. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Combined Science.

Answer explanations

Question 21 of 22

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Paper 6 structured question: Transfer of thermal energy

Paper 6Alternative to PracticalPractical1 marks

Method

Experiment Method

In this experiment, various materials are placed at equal distances from a heat source. The temperature of each material is measured before and after exposure to the heat source.

MaterialInitial Temperature (°C)Final Temperature (°C)
Black cloth2060
White cloth2030
Aluminum foil2025
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    State Identify the independent variable in this experiment.

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