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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.

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Practice: Infrared radiation and surface type

AQA 8465 — this practical matches your selected course; the questions check the method, data handling and practical skills.

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2 of 2 available questions match the selected filters. This session contains 2 questions.

Question 1 · 1 mark · Foundation · Practical · Diagnostic

Which surface is the best emitter of infrared radiation?

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Question 2 · 2 marks · Standard · Practical · Practical method

State two control variables and explain why each matters.