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JSCE Basic Science 2024 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 85 from the Junior Secondary Certificate Examination (JSCE) Basic Science 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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(Diagram of two cans of water in the sun, T1 in can A and T2 in can B.) Two cans containing equal amounts of water were placed in the sun for hours. Can A is silver coloured and can B is painted black. The first water to get hot is ____.

Diagram for question 25
  • A. silver can
  • B. black canCorrect
  • C. silver and black can at the same time
  • D. neither

Explanation

Black surfaces absorb heat radiation best.

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