Required practical - Infrared radiation (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Leslie's cube
Leslie's cube
Cube with four different surfaces for thermal radiation tests
Four surfaces of Leslie's cube
Four surfaces of Leslie's cube
Dull black, shiny black, silver, white
Aim of infrared radiation practical
Aim of infrared radiation practical
How surface nature affects thermal energy absorption/radiation
Best emitter of infrared radiation
Best emitter of infrared radiation
Dull black surface
Worst emitter of infrared radiation
Worst emitter of infrared radiation
Silver surface
Best absorber of infrared radiation
Best absorber of infrared radiation
Dull black surface
Worst absorber of infrared radiation
Worst absorber of infrared radiation
Silver surface
Properties of dark, matt surfaces
Properties of dark, matt surfaces
Good emitters and absorbers of infrared radiation
Properties of light, shiny surfaces
Properties of light, shiny surfaces
Poor emitters and absorbers of infrared radiation
Relationship: good emitters & absorbers
Relationship: good emitters & absorbers
Good emitters are also good absorbers
What silver surfaces do to infrared
What silver surfaces do to infrared
Reflect most of it
Control variables for accurate results
Control variables for accurate results
Same thermometer, distance, start temp, time intervals
Main equipment for Leslie's cube test
Main equipment for Leslie's cube test
Leslie's cube, thermometers, stopwatch, ruler, clamp stand
Safety concern with hot water
Safety concern with hot water
Risk of scalding; handle with care
Emission vs absorption ranking pattern
Emission vs absorption ranking pattern
Identical for both (dull black best, silver worst)