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Topic 5: Light and the electromagnetic spectrum

Quick questions on Infrared radiation and surfaces - Edexcel GCSE Physics

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What are not controlling the variables?
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The water temperature and the detector distance must be kept constant for a fair test.
What is q1?
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State which type of surface is the best emitter of infrared radiation. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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State the independent variable in the Leslie cube experiment. [1 mark]

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