CSEC Integrated Science · May/June 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 4(a)(ii)
Give ONE example of a conductor and ONE example of an insulator.
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- 4(a)(i)Distinguish among conduction, convection and radiation of heat energy.[3 marks]
- 4(b)(i)Identify the method of heat transfer from the outside of the pot to the inside of the pot.[1 mark]
- 4(b)(ii)Identify the method of heat transfer from the bottom of the water to the top of the water.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(i)Suggest an aim for this experiment.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(ii)State which rod is the BEST conductor.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(iii)State which rod is the BEST insulator.[1 mark]
- 4(c)(iv)List TWO variables that must be held constant in this experiment.[2 marks]
- 4(c)(v)Explain why the water is constantly heated throughout the experiment instead of placing the rods in boiling water without a flame.[1 mark]
- 4(d)Workers find the warehouse in Figure 8B much cooler than in Figure 8A. Give a scientific explanation for this observation.[2 marks]
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