IGCSE Physics Thermal Physics Long Question Answers
Learning Objective
I can apply problem-solving strategies to effectively address long-worded IGCSE physics questions on thermal physics, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the concepts.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 6 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the difference between evaporation and boiling, including the conditions under which each process occurs and how they affect the temperature of the remaining liquid.
2. A metal rod is heated at one end. Describe how thermal energy is transferred through the rod if it is made of copper, and how the process would differ if the rod were made of glass.
3. A container of gas has a volume of 2.0 m³ at a pressure of 3.0 × 10⁵ Pa. If the gas is compressed to a volume of 1.5 m³ without changing the temperature, what will the new pressure be?
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