Heat Transfer Quizzes: Master Thermal Energy Transfer Concepts

Question 1

In the context of heat transfer, the rate of heat flow per unit area is known as:

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Heat flux

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Thermal conductivity

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Specific heat capacity

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Convection coefficient

Question 2

Radiation heat transfer occurs through the emission and absorption of what?

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Photons

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Electrons

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Neutrons

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Molecules

Question 3

In a counterflow heat exchanger, the hot and cold fluids flow in:

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Opposite directions

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Parallel directions

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Perpendicular directions

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Random directions

Question 4

Which of the following applications does NOT involve heat transfer principles?

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Artificial intelligence

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Power plants

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Refrigeration systems

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Air conditioning

Question 5

The rate of heat transfer by conduction is directly proportional to:

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Both temperature gradient and surface area

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Temperature gradient

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Surface area

Question 6

Which of the following fluids has the highest thermal conductivity?

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Mercury

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Water

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Air

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Oil

Question 7

What is the main purpose of fins in a heat exchanger?

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To increase the surface area for heat transfer

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To improve the flow distribution

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To enhance the thermal conductivity

Question 8

Which fundamental equation is used to describe heat conduction in a homogeneous material?

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Fourier's law

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Newton's law of cooling

Question 9

Which dimensionless number is used to characterize turbulent flow regimes in heat transfer?

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Reynolds number

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Prandtl number

Question 10

What is the relationship between the thermal conductivity of a material and its heat transfer capability?

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High thermal conductivity implies high heat transfer capability

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High thermal conductivity implies high heat transfer

Question 11

In the context of heat transfer, conduction is primarily driven by:

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Molecular vibrations and collisions

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Fluid flow

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Electromagnetic waves

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Pressure gradients

Question 12

Which type of fluid flow is characterized by irregular and unpredictable movement of fluid particles?

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Turbulent flow

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Laminar flow

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Forced convection

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Natural convection

Question 13

A heat exchanger is primarily designed to:

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Transfer heat between two fluids or substances

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Generate heat

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Cool down a fluid or substance

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Increase pressure of a fluid

Question 14

How does increasing the surface area of a heat exchanger impact the rate of heat transfer?

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Increases the rate of heat transfer

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Decreases the rate of heat transfer

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Has no effect on the rate of heat transfer

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May increase or decrease the rate of heat transfer depending on other factors

Question 15

The SI unit of thermal conductivity is:

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Watts per meter per Kelvin

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Joules per kilogram per degree Celsius

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Calories per second per square meter

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British thermal units per hour per square foot per degree Fahrenheit

Question 16

Which material among the following generally exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Steel

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Plastic

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Wood

Question 17

Which of the following is not a fundamental mode of heat transfer?

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Advection

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 18

Fourier's law of heat conduction states that the rate of heat transfer through a material is directly proportional to:

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Temperature gradient

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Material thickness

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Surface area

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Material density

Question 19

Which type of fluid flow enhances convective heat transfer rates?

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Turbulent flow

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Laminar flow

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Transitional flow

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Viscous flow

Question 20

The Stefan-Boltzmann constant (σ) represents:

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Emissivity of a perfect black body

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Emittance of a real surface

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Ratio of thermal conductivity to emissivity

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Total heat transfer rate from a surface

Question 21

In a heat exchanger, the effectiveness is a measure of:

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Percentage of ideal heat transfer achieved

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Rate of heat transfer

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Temperature difference between fluids

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Flow rate of the working fluids

Question 22

The Rayleigh number (Ra) is a dimensionless parameter used to describe:

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Buoyancy-driven flow

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Laminar flow

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Turbulent flow

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Radiative heat transfer

Question 23

The thermal conductivity of a material is a measure of its ability to:

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Transfer heat

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Store heat

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Radiate heat

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Convect heat

Question 24

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of heat without any physical contact or movement of matter?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Evaporation

Question 25

A heat exchanger is a device used primarily for:

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Transferring heat between fluids

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Generating heat

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Storing heat

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Measuring heat

Question 26

The heat transfer coefficient represents:

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The rate of heat transfer per unit temperature difference

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The total amount of heat transferred

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The thermal conductivity of the material

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The surface area of the heat exchange surface

Question 27

Which of the following is the primary mode of heat transfer in solids?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Advection

Question 28

In conduction heat transfer, energy is transferred through:

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Direct contact of molecules

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Electromagnetic waves

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Fluid motion

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Particle movement

Question 29

Which type of radiation has the highest frequency?

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Gamma rays

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Infrared

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Ultraviolet

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Microwaves

Question 30

Radiation heat transfer occurs as a result of:

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Emission of electromagnetic waves

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Particle movement

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Fluid motion

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Direct contact

Question 31

What is the emissivity of a perfect blackbody?

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1

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0

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2

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3

Question 32

The rate of heat transfer by conduction is directly proportional to the:

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Temperature gradient

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Length of the material

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Cross-sectional area

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Specific heat of the material

Question 33

Which type of convection occurs when fluid motion is caused by density differences within the fluid?

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Natural convection

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Forced convection

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Mixed convection

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Free convection

Question 34

The emissivity of a surface is a measure of its ability to:

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Emit radiation

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Absorb radiation

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Reflect radiation

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Transmit radiation

Question 35

A counter-flow heat exchanger is more efficient than a parallel-flow heat exchanger because:

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It allows for a greater temperature difference between the fluids

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It has a longer flow path

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It has a higher surface area

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It is more compact

Question 36

A thermal contact resistance occurs when:

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Two surfaces are in contact with each other without any fluid in between

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There is a fluid gap between two surfaces

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The surfaces are made of different materials

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The surfaces are rough

Question 37

Describe the mechanism of a turbulator and explain how it enhances heat transfer in heat exchangers.

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A turbulator, typically a twisted strip inserted into a tube, increases heat transfer by augmenting the velocity gradient near the tube's surface.

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A turbulator extracts energy from the hot fluid.

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A turbulator is a type of heat exchanger used in power plants.

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A turbulator reduces flow resistance in heat exchangers.

Question 38

In heat transfer analysis, when dealing with intricate geometries, which technique is most suitable?

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Numerical methods

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Analytical methods

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Experimental measurements

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Graphical analysis

Question 39

In solid materials, which is the dominant mechanism used for heat transfer?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 40

Which type of radiation heat transfer is not recognized?

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Laminar radiation

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Thermal radiation

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Solar radiation

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Infrared radiation

Question 41

What does the overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value) indicate?

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Rate of heat transfer per unit area

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Thermal resistance of the system

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Efficiency of the heat exchanger

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Temperature difference between the fluids

Question 42

What is the dimensionless Nusselt number (Nu) defined as?

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Ratio of convective heat transfer coefficient to thermal conductivity

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Ratio of thermal conductivity to convective heat transfer coefficient

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Ratio of surface area to volume

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Ratio of viscosity to density

Question 43

Which characteristic is associated with turbulent flow?

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Random and unsteady velocity fluctuations

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High Reynolds number

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Laminar boundary layer

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Low pressure drop

Question 44

What is the purpose of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant?

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Calculating the thermal radiation emitted by a blackbody

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Determining the emissivity of a surface

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Calculating the absorption coefficient of a material

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Determining the temperature of a gas

Question 45

Which factor does NOT influence the efficiency of a heat exchanger?

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Pressure difference between fluids

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Surface area

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Fluid flow rate

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Material of construction

Question 46

What does the effectiveness of a heat exchanger measure?

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Actual heat transfer rate compared to the maximum possible heat transfer rate

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Temperature difference between the fluids

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Heat capacity of the fluids

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Surface area of the heat exchanger

Question 47

Identify the phenomenon that is NOT a mode of heat transfer?

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Adsorption

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 48

In forced convection heat transfer, the primary factor influencing the rate of heat transfer is:

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Fluid velocity

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Fluid viscosity

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Surface area available for heat transfer

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Fluid density

Question 49

Which of the following surfaces exhibits the highest emissivity, enabling it to emit thermal radiation most effectively?

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Flat black paint

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Polished copper

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Anodized aluminum

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White paint

Question 50

A heat exchanger primarily serves the purpose of:

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Facilitating heat transfer between two fluids

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Generating heat

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Extracting heat

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Storing heat