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Cambridge IGCSE Physics

2.3.4Consequences of thermal energy transfer

Consequences of thermal energy transfer in Cambridge IGCSE Physics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 2.3.4.1Explain everyday applications and consequences of conduction, convection and radiation, such as heating a pan or heating a room by convection.
  2. 2.3.4.2Supplement: explain more complex situations involving more than one method of transfer, such as a wood or coal fire and a car radiator.

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  • Applying thermal energy transfer

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Consequences of thermal energy transfer: sample question

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In a vacuum flask, what is the main purpose of the vacuum between the double walls?

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