GCSE Edexcel Physics Energy stores & Transfers: There are two types of solar pan

Question

There are two types of solar panels.

One type of solar panel uses the Sun's energy to heat water.

The other type uses solar cells to produce electricity.

(a) The diagram shows solar panels in a system used to heat water for a house.

Cold water goes into the panels and is heated by energy from the Sun.

Solar hot water system

Complete the sentence by putting a cross (✗) in the box next to your answer.

The solar heating panels are painted black because

A  black is a good absorber of heat

B  black is a good conductor of heat

C  black is a good radiator of heat

D  black is a good reflector of heat

There are two types of solar panels - Edexcel - GCSE Physics - Question 2 - 2012 - Paper 1