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GCSE foundation Support: None Topics: Waves
Two identical cans are painted matt black and shiny silver. Explain how a fair experiment could compare their cooling rates and why the surface finish affects the results. [6 marks]
Aim for 80–140 words Separate the fair-test method from the infrared explanation.
Foundation Tier AQA GCSE six-mark point-based response.
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