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2 marksTransfer of Thermal Energy

CSEC Physics · 1992 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(ii)

Explain why the inner container is made of a good thermal conductor while the outer container is made of a poor thermal conductor.

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  1. 1(a)Identify air, mercury, and aluminium as good or poor thermal and electrical conductors by writing 'GOOD' or 'POOR' in the spaces provided.[3 marks]
  2. 1(b)(i)Indicate on the diagram by means of an arrow, the direction of heat flow between the mixture and the ice/salt.[1 mark]
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  5. 1(c)(iii)Some water at 30 °C is added to 0.30 kg of ice at 0 °C. The ice melts and the final temperature of all the water is 15 °C. Use your answers to (i) and (ii)…[4 marks]

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