Heat Transfer: Principles and Applications in Engineering Science

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary method of heat transfer?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 2

Which characteristic sets radiation heat transfer apart from other heat transfer methods?

Accepted Answer

Can transfer heat through a vacuum

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Requires a medium for heat transfer

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Involves fluid movement

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Unaffected by temperature differences between objects

Question 3

Which option is NOT a recognized mode of heat transfer?

Accepted Answer

Evaporative cooling

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 4

In conduction, heat is primarily transferred through:

Accepted Answer

Direct contact

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Fluid flow

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Electromagnetic waves

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A vacuum

Question 5

Which of the following materials possesses high thermal conductivity, allowing for efficient heat transfer?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Air

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Glass

Question 6

Convection specifically refers to heat transfer that occurs via:

Accepted Answer

Fluid movement

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Direct contact

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Radiation

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Diffusion

Question 7

Radiation involves the transfer of heat through:

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic waves

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Fluid movement

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Direct contact

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Convection currents

Question 8

Which mode of heat transfer allows you to experience the warmth from the sun's rays?

Accepted Answer

Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Evaporation

Question 9

In a heat exchanger, heat transfer between two fluids primarily occurs through:

Accepted Answer

Both conduction and convection

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 10

How do heat transfer principles influence the design of a heat engine, contributing to its efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Material selection for the engine is guided by heat transfer principles, emphasizing high thermal conductivity and minimizing heat loss.

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Heat transfer principles only determine the heat needed to start the engine.

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Heat transfer principles have no impact on engine design or efficiency.

Question 11

Which combination of factors leads to the fastest rate of heat transfer through a material?

Accepted Answer

High thermal conductivity, large cross-sectional area, and short length.

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High thermal conductivity, small cross-sectional area, and short length.

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Low thermal conductivity, large cross-sectional area, and long length.

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Low thermal conductivity, small cross-sectional area, and short length.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 13

In which type of heat transfer does heat flow through a material without the movement of the material itself?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 14

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in a room heater?

Accepted Answer

Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

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Condensation

Question 15

Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

Answer

Glass

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Plastic

Question 16

What is the relationship between the temperature difference and the rate of heat transfer by conduction?

Accepted Answer

Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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No relationship

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Exponentially proportional

Question 17

What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Watts per meter-Kelvin (W/m-K)

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Joules per kilogram-Kelvin (J/kg-K)

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Calories per gram-Celsius (cal/g-°C)

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British Thermal Units per hour-foot-Fahrenheit (BTU/h-ft-°F)

Question 18

Which of the following surfaces emits the most thermal radiation?

Accepted Answer

A rough, black surface

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A polished metal surface

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A white, painted surface

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A transparent glass surface

Question 19

What is the Stefan-Boltzmann constant used for?

Accepted Answer

Calculating the amount of heat radiated by a perfectly black surface

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Determining the thermal conductivity of a material

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Measuring the temperature of a surface

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Estimating the rate of convection

Question 20

Which of these processes primarily transfers heat through a metal rod when heated at one end?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Convection

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Evaporation

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Radiation

Question 21

Which material typically has the greatest ability to conduct heat?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Wood

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Water

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Air

Question 22

Which factor significantly influences the rate of heat transfer by radiation?

Accepted Answer

Temperature difference between objects

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Surface area of the colder object

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Density of the surrounding medium

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Velocity of the surrounding fluid

Question 23

In a double-glazed window, what primarily reduces heat loss?

Accepted Answer

Creating a vacuum or low-conductivity gas layer between panes

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Using a reflective coating on the glass

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Increasing the thickness of the glass panes

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Reducing the surface area of the window

Question 24

What is the unit for heat transfer rate in the International System of Units (SI)?

Accepted Answer

Watt (W)

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Celsius (°C)

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Kelvin (K)

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Joule (J)

Question 25

Which action would NOT enhance heat transfer in a heat exchanger?

Accepted Answer

Decreasing the surface area for heat exchange

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Increasing the temperature difference between the fluids

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Improving the flow turbulence

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Using a material with higher thermal conductivity

Question 26

In the context of heat transfer, a high Biot number indicates:

Accepted Answer

Significant internal resistance to heat flow

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Convection as the primary heat transfer mode

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Negligible external resistance to heat flow

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Radiation as the dominant heat transfer mode

Question 27

What is the primary heat transfer mechanism between the Sun and the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

Question 28

What is the primary purpose of a finned surface?

Accepted Answer

To enhance heat transfer by increasing the convection surface area

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To increase the thermal mass of a system

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To prevent heat transfer by radiation

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To reduce heat transfer by conduction