Required Practical: Investigating Infrared Radiation (AQA GCSE Physics Combined Science): Quizzes
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What equipment is used to measure infrared radiation emitted from different surfaces?
What equipment is used to measure infrared radiation emitted from different surfaces?
Infrared detector
What is the Leslie cube filled with in the emission experiment?
What is the Leslie cube filled with in the emission experiment?
Hot water
Why must the detector be the same distance from each surface?
Why must the detector be the same distance from each surface?
For a fair test
What equipment is used to heat the metal plates in the absorption experiment?
What equipment is used to heat the metal plates in the absorption experiment?
Infrared heater
What is Vaseline used for in the absorption experiment?
What is Vaseline used for in the absorption experiment?
To attach drawing pins
What causes the temperature of the metal plates to increase?
What causes the temperature of the metal plates to increase?
Absorption of infrared radiation
What is measured in the absorption experiment?
What is measured in the absorption experiment?
Time for pins to fall off
Which surface absorbs the most infrared radiation?
Which surface absorbs the most infrared radiation?
Matt black
Which surface absorbs the least infrared radiation?
Which surface absorbs the least infrared radiation?
Shiny metallic
What is placed under the Leslie cube for safety?
What is placed under the Leslie cube for safety?
Heatproof mat
Which surface type absorbs more infrared radiation than white?
Which surface type absorbs more infrared radiation than white?
Matt black
What happens when the Vaseline heats up?
What happens when the Vaseline heats up?
It melts and pins fall off