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What is the best colour for a central heating radiator, glossy white or dull black? |
Dull Black |
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Why do solids have a fixed volume? |
The particles are held together in fixed positions. |
Particle formation. |
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When a liquid evaporates why is the average kinetic energy of the remaining molecules reduced? |
Most energetic molecules leave liquid so the the average kinetic energy of remaining molecules is reduced |
Liquid. |
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What happens to the rate of energy transfer between an object and its surroundings if the temperature difference is reduced? |
If the temperature difference is reduced, the rate of energy transfer decreases |
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Which types of energy transfer involve particles? |
Conduction Convection Evaporation |
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How does energy from the sun reach the earth? |
As radiation that travels through space |
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How does the colour of a surface affect the rate of conduction? |
It doesn't |
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Why are gases poor conductors? |
Their particles are far apart |
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Why are metals the best conductors? |
The contain free electrons. |
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