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2 marksTransfer of Thermal Energy

CSEC Physics · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 4(b)(iii)

A glass cover is now placed on the solar collector. The glass transmits 80% of the sunlight to the collector and allows 8% of the heat back into the atmosphere (the glass house effect).

How much energy per day is now available to heat the water?

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  1. 4(a)Using the information in Figure 3, explain how the home-cooked meal is kept warm.[6 marks]
  2. 4(b)(i)Calculate the energy in kWh collected by the absorber per day.[2 marks]
  3. 4(b)(ii)Calculate how much energy per day can be used to heat water if the collector emits 50% of the heat energy it receives from the atmosphere.[2 marks]
  4. 4(b)(iv)What mass of water can the glazed collector heat from 25°C to 55°C during the day?[3 marks]

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