JAMB Physics 1981 Question 20

Question 20

Heat Transfer

Two copper calorimeters O and P have identical dimensions but the outside of O is painted black while that of P is polished. The two are fitted with lids after equal volumes of boiling water have been added to them. They are then placed separately on a large metal table at a lower temperature. Several minutes later the temperature of

  1. A.both will be equal but lower
  2. B.P will be higher than that of O
  3. C.O will be higher than that of P
  4. D.O will be unchanged
  5. E.P will be unchanged.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (P will be higher than that of O)

Explanation

The black surface of O radiates heat faster than the polished surface of P, so O cools faster and P stays hotter.