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[SC F2] 9.4 Heat Absorption and Emission

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is the fuel tank on an oil tanker truck painted in shiny colours?

a)

Shiny colours are good heat absorbers

b)

Shiny colours are good radiator of heat

c)

Shiny colours are weak heat absorbers

d)

Shiny colours make the truck looks nicer

2.

The silver surface of the teapot retains heat longer. This is because

a)

The silver is a weak heat radiator

b)

The silver is a good heat radiator

3.

Walls of a house are painted with bright colours because

a)

Bright surface are a good heat absorber

b)

Bright surface are a poor heat absorber

4.

Why is avoiding black coloured shirt during activities under the hot Sun a good idea?

a)

Black are weak heat absorber

b)

Black are good heat absorber

5.

Which can is a better heat absorber and radiator

a)

The dark can

b)

The white can

6.

If we filled both glass with hot coffee, which cup of coffee will probably cools down faster, given thay both cup made up of the same material?

a)

The black cup

b)

The white cup

7.

Which surface is a better heat absorber and radiator

a)

Dark, dull surface

b)

White, shiny surface

8.

Sarah is going to take her children to the beach this weekend. She planned to get a huge umbrella to reduce heat from the sun. Which of the following criteria can be taken into consideration when choosing the umbrella?

a)

Type of material

b)

Height of the umbrella

c)

Colour of the umbrella

d)

Flexibility of the umbrella

9.

Why are most of the frying pans black in colour?

a)

The black frying pans are stronger and more durable.

b)

The black frying pans insulate heat better than shiny frying pans.

c)

The black frying pans absorb heat better.

d)

The black frying pans release heat better.

10.

What colour of clothing is most suitable to be worn during hot weather?

a)

Black

b)

White

c)

Red

d)

Dark green

11.

An object with ______________ surface is a good absorber of heat.

a)

shiny

b)

bright

c)

dark

d)

rough