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Radiation
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Hard · Radiation
A black metal plate and a shiny silver metal plate are placed side by side in strong sunlight for 10 minutes.
Both plates are the same size and material. Which statement explains which plate becomes hotter, mainly due to radiation?
Both plates are the same size and material. Which statement explains which plate becomes hotter, mainly due to radiation?
- The black plate becomes hotter because it absorbs more radiation.
- The silver plate becomes hotter because it reflects more radiation.
- Both plates reach the same temperature because colour does not affect radiation.
- The silver plate becomes hotter because it is a poorer emitter of radiation.
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