AQA Trilogy GCSE Science - Science
Mission Objectives
State what is meant by infrared and what infrared photos can tell us
Recognise that different coloured surfaces will emit different amounts of radiation
Explain how thermal imaging technology is used in real-world applications
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Words and meanings to learn
surface properties
the characteristics of a material's surface (e.g., colour, texture) that determine how effectively it emits, absorbs or reflects infrared radiation (e.g., black surfaces absorb well, shiny surfaces reflect well)
infrared radiation
a type of electromagnetic radiation emitted by all objects, often referred to as heat or thermal radiation, which can travel through a vacuum and does not require particles to transfer energy
reflection
the process by which infrared radiation bounces off the surface of an object, preventing it from being absorbed
absorption
the process by which an object takes in energy from infrared radiation, causing its temperature to increase
emission
the process by which objects release energy in the form of infrared radiation
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Leslie cube
Kettle
Heatproof mat
Thermometers
Infrared thermometer
Test tubes
Different types of materials: white matte, silver shiny, black matte
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