Required practical - Thermal insulation (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What are the two main things tested in this thermal insulation practical?
What are the two main things tested in this thermal insulation practical?
Thickness and material type
Which material is NOT listed as an insulating material for this practical?
Which material is NOT listed as an insulating material for this practical?
Cotton wool
In Method 1, how many beakers should be wrapped with the same material?
In Method 1, how many beakers should be wrapped with the same material?
Three beakers
What is the key principle when testing different thicknesses in Method 1?
What is the key principle when testing different thicknesses in Method 1?
Only change thickness, keep rest same
Why is a double-beaker system used in Method 2?
Why is a double-beaker system used in Method 2?
Creates consistent insulation thickness
How often should temperature be recorded during the investigation?
How often should temperature be recorded during the investigation?
Every 3 minutes
When plotting results, what goes on the x-axis?
When plotting results, what goes on the x-axis?
Time
What is the independent variable in this investigation?
What is the independent variable in this investigation?
Thickness or type of material
Which of these is a control variable that must be kept the same?
Which of these is a control variable that must be kept the same?
Amount of water
What do the results show about thicker insulation?
What do the results show about thicker insulation?
Slows down cooling more than thin
Why are good insulators like bubble wrap effective?
Why are good insulators like bubble wrap effective?
They have trapped air inside