Combined Science GCSE
Absorption
What Absorption means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Tested by measuring the heating of cold water using an external infrared source, with black matt surfaces being the best absorbers and shiny silver surfaces the poorest.
The wave's energy is transferred to the substance, often increasing its internal energy, and the amount absorbed depends on the substance and wavelength.
The taking in of a wave by a surface or receiver, which can produce an observable effect such as a temperature rise or a signal detected.
Process in which infrared is taken in by a surface, increasing internal energy and warming the object.
The movement of soluble products through the gut wall into the blood.
Topics that use Absorption
- Properties of electromagnetic waves 1 (AQA GCSE)
- The human digestive system (AQA GCSE)
- Types of electromagnetic waves (AQA GCSE)
- Uses and applications of electromagnetic waves (AQA GCSE)
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