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Physics · Oct / Nov 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 23

5054Conduction

A metal kettle is heated on a grid above red-hot glowing coal. What are the main thermal energy transfers through the bottom of the kettle and within the water?

  1. Athrough kettle: conduction; within water: conduction
  2. Bthrough kettle: radiation; within water: convection
  3. Cthrough kettle: conduction; within water: convection
  4. Dthrough kettle: radiation; within water: conduction

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Correct answer: C. through kettle: conduction; within water: convection

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