SC-1485
Radiation
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Radiation
A shiny silver blanket is wrapped around a marathon runner after a race to keep her warm. Which statement best explains how the blanket helps to reduce heat loss?
- It is a good conductor of heat.
- It is a good absorber of heat radiation.
- It is a poor emitter and good reflector of heat radiation.
- It allows heat to escape quickly by convection.
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