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Pearson Edexcel 1PH0

Core practical — Physics Core practical 4 / specification 5.19P

Pearson requires investigation of how surface nature affects thermal radiation or absorption; specification point 5.19P is Physics-only and the prescribed method uses differently finished containers with equal volumes of hot water monitored over time.

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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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Pearson Edexcel · 1PH0

Core practical · Physics Core practical 4 / specification 5.19P

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