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Igcse Physics 3ed TR Ws 11c

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: WORKSHEET 11C

Name ___________________________________ Date _____________

Worksheet 11C: Thermal energy transfers


In this worksheet you will think about the methods of thermal energy transfer.
1 a Name the three methods of thermal energy transfer.

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b i Name the method of thermal energy transfer that occurs best in solids.

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ii Explain why this method occurs best in solids.

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c Name the method of thermal energy transfer that can occur without particles.

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d One method of thermal energy transfer requires the movement of particles from one place
to another.
Name these this method and explain why it can only occur in fluids (liquids and gases).

Name __________________________________________________________________________

Reason ________________________________________________________________________
2 Explain how:
a thermal energy from the sun is transferred to Earth

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b water at the top of a heated swimming pool is warmer than water at the bottom

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: WORKSHEET 11C

c the handle of a cold metal spoon placed into hot water gets hot.

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3 The figure shows a room with a heater.

a Draw arrows on the figure to show the direction of the convection current caused by the heater.
b Explain what is happening in the convection current at

i position A in the room

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ii position B in the room

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: WORKSHEET 11C

4 Figure 11.1 shows equipment that can be used to investigate thermal energy transfer in
different materials.

Figure 11.1

Describe how this equipment can be used to compare the speed of thermal energy transfer in these
four metals.
In your answer, include:
• the method to be used
• the observations that will be made
• any variables that need to be kept constant
• any safety precautions.

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE™ PHYSICS: WORKSHEET 11C

5 a Which type of radiation transfers thermal energy? Choose one answer.

A visible B ultraviolet C infrared D X-rays

b What is this type of radiation? Choose one answer.

A The movement of particles from one place to another.

B A type of wave that moves at the same speed as light.

C The vibration of particles backwards and forwards.

D A type of wave that moves at the same speed as sound.


c Which of these can this radiation pass through? Choose all that are correct.

i iron

ii air

iii glass

iv wood

v copper

vi vacuum

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