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CSEC Physics · May/June 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 5(a)(i)

Four factors of the surface of a material on which the absorption and emission of radiation depend are: Texture (rough or smooth), Nature (dull or shiny), Colour (black or white), Area (large or small). State, with a reason, the appropriate characteristics of TWO of the above factors in the design of

a car radiator

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  1. 5(a)(ii)the roof of a Caribbean home.[3 marks]
  2. 5(b)(i)Using the data above, calculate the specific latent heat of vaporization of water, assuming negligible heat is lost to the surroundings.[6 marks]
  3. 5(b)(ii)The coil of the immersion heater was NOT completely submerged. Explain how this would have affected the value for the specific latent heat of vaporization…[3 marks]

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