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Temperature Changes In A System And Specific Heat Capacity (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Temperature Changes In A System And Specific Heat Capacity' from the broader topic Particle Model Of Matter. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Two identical blocks at the same initial temperature are left to cool: block A is matt black and block B is shiny silver. Which statement is correct about thermal radiation?
What does a negative temperature change (?T) indicate in the equation Q = m c ?T?
Why do polished shiny surfaces radiate less thermal infrared than rough dark surfaces?
What is the best way to reduce random error when measuring the specific heat capacity of a block?
Why is it important to insulate hot water tanks in houses in terms of energy efficiency?
Which change would increase the amount of energy required to raise a substance’s temperature by a given ?T?
A block releases 8400 J as it cools by 10 °C. Its mass is 2 kg. What is its specific heat capacity?
A 2.0 kg block of iron (c = 450 J/kg °C) is heated from 20 °C to 80 °C. How much energy is stored as thermal energy?
Which statement about thermal energy and temperature is correct?
During a cooling experiment the time for a fixed ?T increases when using thicker insulation. Which conclusion is best?
In an experiment to find the specific heat capacity of an unknown, why must the energy supplied to the block be measured accurately?