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Question 21

Which of the following is not a suitable method for reducing loss of heat from a piece of hot iron?

  • A.Wrapping it in cotton wool
  • B.painting it black
  • C.Placing it in a vacuum
  • D.Placing it on rubber supports
  • E.Keeping it in a closed wooden box
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Physics
Year
1990
Question no.
#21
Type
Objective
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