Two identical empty metal containers P and Q are placed over identical Bunsen burners and the burners lit. P is dull black while Q is shiny bright. After each container attains a temperature of #100^0C# the burners are turned off. Two identical test tubes containing water are suspended in each container without touching the sides as shown in figure 3.
Explain why the water in test tube in P becomes hot faster than Q.
Answer:
- Dull surfaces are good absorbers of heat. Container P therefore gives more heat