Question 15
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The diagram below shows two identical cans with their outside surfaces painted. Can P
is painted with dull black while can Q is painted with polished silver. Each can contain
the same amount of water with an initial temperature of 70°C. Both cans were covered
with a lid and left in a cool room.
After 5 minutes, the temperature of the water in each can was measured
simultaneously.
Which of the following is most likely the temperature in each can?
Can P Can Q
A 50°C 60°C
B 50°C 50°C
C 60°C 50°C
D 70°C 60°C
The diagram below shows two identical cans with their outside surfaces painted. Can P
is painted with dull black while can Q is painted with polished silver. Each can contain
the same amount of water with an initial temperature of 70°C. Both cans were covered
with a lid and left in a cool room.
After 5 minutes, the temperature of the water in each can was measured
simultaneously.
Which of the following is most likely the temperature in each can?
Can P Can Q
A 50°C 60°C
B 50°C 50°C
C 60°C 50°C
D 70°C 60°C