SC-1439
Radiation
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Hard · Radiation
A black metal plate and a shiny silver metal plate are placed at equal distances from a heater. After 5 minutes, the black plate is hotter than the silver plate.
Which statement best explains this observation?
Which statement best explains this observation?
- Black surfaces absorb more heat radiation than shiny surfaces.
- Black surfaces conduct heat better than shiny surfaces.
- Shiny surfaces give out more heat radiation than black surfaces.
- Shiny surfaces absorb more heat radiation than black surfaces.
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