Absorption, Heat Transfer, and Insulation
aligned to Ngss Crosscutting Concept: Feedback (negative Or Positive) Can Stabilize Or Destabilize A System.
Learning Objective
I can analyze how the absorption of electromagnetic radiation by different materials leads to heat transfer, and I can describe how insulation minimizes unwanted heat exchange, helping to stabilize a system.
Lesson Flow
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GCSE Physics - Conduction, Convection and Radiation
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Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A metal pot filled with water is placed on a hot electric stove. Explain how the metal of the pot and the water inside are heated, and describe how the pot's material affects the rate of heat transfer. A cooler is used to keep drinks cold on a hot day. Explain how the insulation in the cooler minimizes heat transfer, and describe how this helps to stabilize the temperature of the drinks inside.”
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