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Heat Transfer Conduction Convection Radiation — Free MYP1 Sciences Practice Questions
1QuestionComparing the Three Modes of Heat TransferConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion A
The diagram shows a pot of water on a stove. Arrow A points along the metal handle. Arrow B points through the water inside the pot. Arrow C points upward from the water surface into the air.
a
Identify which arrow shows conduction. [1]
b
Describe how heat travels along that arrow. [1]
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2QuestionDefinition and Examples of RadiationConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion D
A solar cooker has a shiny curved surface that faces the Sun.
a
Describe how the shiny curved surface helps to cook food. [1]
b
Identify one reason why a solar cooker might not work on some days. [1]
Solutions
3QuestionDefinition and Examples of ConductionConcept Practice
2 marks~3 minCriterion B
Three metal rods — copper, iron, and aluminium — of the same length and thickness are each heated at one end. A paper clip is attached to the other end of each rod using wax.
a
Identify the independent variable in this investigation. [1]
b
Identify the dependent variable in this investigation. [1]
Solutions
4QuestionComparing the Three Modes of Heat TransferConcept Practice
3 marks~5 minCriterion C
Three spoons — one metal, one wooden, one plastic — are placed into a cup of hot water at the same time. The table below shows how long each spoon took to feel hot at the handle.
| Spoon type: Metal | Wooden | Plastic |
|---|---|---|
| Time to feel hot (seconds): 5 | 30 | 45 |
a
Identify which spoon conducted heat the fastest. [1]
b
Describe the trend shown by the data. [1]
c
Compare how well metal conducts heat with how well plastic conducts heat, using the data to support your answer. [1]
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