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AQA 8463

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AQA requires investigation of how infrared absorption or radiation depends on the nature of a surface.

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Interactive Practical · GCSE Physics

Infrared radiation and surfaces

Measure the infrared emitted by each face of a hot Leslie cube with a detector, then time pins dropping from matt black and shiny silver plates beside a heater.

This simulation supports preparation and data-analysis practice. It does not replace carrying out real practical work.

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AQA · 8463

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