The sun’s energy travels to us in a vacuum. they can travel through a vacuum (empty space). They...
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Thermal Radiation
DONE BY:NUJOOD AL-HASHARABRAR AL-HADDABI
KAWTHAR AL-LAWATIMARIA AL-WAHAIBI
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The sun’s energy travels to us in a vacuum. they can travel through a vacuum (empty space). They heat up things that absorb them, so are often called thermal radiation.
Thermal Radiation
All objects give out some
thermal radiation. The higher their surface
temperature and the greater their surface area, the more energy they radiate per second.
Warm objects radiate infrared.
Thermal Radiation
Some surfaces are better
at emitting (sending out) thermal radiation than others. For example a black saucepan cools down more quickly than a similar white one because it emits energy at a faster rate.
Emitters and absorbers
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Comparing emitters
The metal cube is filled with boiling water which heats the surfaces to the same temperature.
The thermal radiation detector is placed in turn at the same distance from each surface and the meter readings are compared.
Comparing absorbers
The metal plates are placed at the same distance from a radiant heater.
To find out which surface absorbs thermal radiation most rapidly, the rises in temperature are compared.
Emitters and absorbers
A solar panel uses the sun’s
thermal energy to worm up water for houses.
The blackened layer absorbs the radiant energy and warms up water flowing through the pipes.
Solar panel
A vacuum flask can keep drinks hot or
cold. It has these features for reducing the rate
at which thermal energy flows out or in:1. An insulated stopper to reduce
conduction and convection.2. A double-walled container with a gap
between the walls. Air has been removed from the gap to reduce conduction and convection.
3. Walls with silvery surfaces to reduce thermal radiation.
Vacuum flask
Refrences
BookComplete Physics for IGCSE
By Stephen Poplehttp://sla-solar.com/
http://myfreeenergyblog.com/4798/water-solar-panels-for-your-home/http://www.esbit.net/product-detail/items/VF750ML-stainless-steel-vacuum-flask.html
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