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CSEC Physics · January 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 5(b)(ii)

Figure 6 shows a sketch of a natural convection solar water heating system.

Outline which feature of the solar water heating system shown in Figure 6 demonstrates EACH of the following thermal energy principles: a) Good absorption of heat b) Heat transfer by convection c) The green house effect d) Good heat transfer by conduction e) Reduction of heat transfer by conduction. [Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 × 10³ J kg⁻¹ K⁻¹]

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