Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Question 1

Which of the following best defines conduction?

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Heat transfer through direct contact of particles

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Heat transfer through fluid movement

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Heat transfer through electromagnetic waves

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Heat transfer through gas expansion and contraction

Question 2

Which of these factors does NOT affect the rate of heat transfer by convection?

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Object's shape

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Temperature difference

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Surface area

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Fluid viscosity

Question 3

Which statement about heat capacity is accurate?

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It is the heat required to raise 1 kg of a substance's temperature by 1°C

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It measures how readily a substance transfers heat

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It is constant for all substances

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It depends on the substance's mass

Question 4

A hot water bottle functions by:

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Conducting heat to the body

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Convecting heat to the body

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Radiating heat to the body

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Absorbing heat from the body

Question 5

Which of these is a common application of radiation in daily life?

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Microwaving food

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Cooking food

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Heating homes

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Freezing food

Question 6

In solids, heat is primarily transferred through:

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 7

In a convection current, the fluid flows:

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From hot to cold

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From cold to hot

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Horizontally

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Vertically

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT affect the rate of heat transfer by radiation?

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Object thickness

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Object temperature

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Object surface area

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Object emissivity

Question 9

When a metal spoon is placed in hot coffee, heat flows from:

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Coffee to spoon by conduction

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Spoon to coffee by convection

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Spoon to coffee by radiation

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There is no heat transfer

Question 10

Which material is the best thermal insulator?

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Polystyrene

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Water

Question 11

Which device operates using the principle of evaporative cooling?

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Air conditioner

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Refrigerator

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Fan

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Solar panel

Question 12

If a metal rod has points A and B, with A closer to a heat source, which is true?

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Temperature at A is higher than at B

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Temperature at B is higher than at A

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Temperatures at A and B are the same

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Insufficient information

Question 13

Which example demonstrates heat transfer by conduction?

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Heating a metal pan on a stove

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Ice cube melting in water

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Water boiling in a pot

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Using a mirror to concentrate sunlight

Question 14

What is the main advantage of a convection oven over a traditional oven?

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More even cooking

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Faster cooking

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Lower energy use

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Reduced burning risk

Question 15

Which substance conducts heat most effectively?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Air

Question 16

In convection, heat transfer takes place through:

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Fluid movement

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Solid-to-solid contact

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Electromagnetic waves

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Diffusion

Question 17

A thermal insulator is a material that:

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Prevents heat transfer

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Conducts heat easily

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Absorbs heat quickly

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Reflects heat waves

Question 18

Which factor does NOT affect the rate of heat transfer by conduction?

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Fluid pressure

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Temperature difference

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Material thickness

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Material shape

Question 19

In a convection current, warm fluid:

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Less dense and rises

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Denser and sinks

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Denser and rises

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Less dense and sinks

Question 20

Which mode of heat transfer can occur without a medium?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Diffusion

Question 21

Which material is an effective insulator for thermal applications?

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Polystyrene

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Copper

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Glass

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Aluminum

Question 22

Which aspect is NOT a mechanism of heat transfer?

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Evaporation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 23

Which material is an effective thermal conductor?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Air

Question 24

In which process does heat transfer occur through fluid movement?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

Question 25

Which radiation type possesses the greatest energy?

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Gamma rays

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Infrared

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Ultraviolet

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Microwaves

Question 26

How does increasing surface area impact the heat transfer rate?

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Increases the rate

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Decreases the rate

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No effect

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Depends on the heat transfer mode

Question 27

Which material is considered a good insulator?

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Wood

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Metal

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Glass

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Water

Question 28

What is the relationship between heat flow and temperature gradient?

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Directly proportional

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Inversely proportional

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Not related

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Depends on the material

Question 29

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Rubber

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Plastic

Question 30

What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

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Watt per meter Kelvin

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Joule per meter

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Kelvin per Watt

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Meter per Kelvin

Question 31

What is the name of the process by which heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Advection

Question 32

Which of the following is an application of heat transfer by conduction?

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Central heating

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Air conditioning

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Refrigeration

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Solar panels

Question 33

What is the greenhouse effect caused by?

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Absorption of infrared radiation by gases in the atmosphere

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Reflection of solar radiation by the Earth's surface

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Convection of heat from the Earth's surface

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Advection of heat from the atmosphere

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of heat transfer?

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Generation of sound

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Expansion of materials

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Melting of ice

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Boiling of water

Question 35

What is the significance of Fourier's law in understanding heat transfer by conduction?

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It provides a mathematical formula to calculate the rate of heat flow based on temperature difference and material properties.

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It determines the direction of heat flow from higher to lower temperatures.

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It explains the concept of thermal resistance in heat conduction.

Question 36

In industrial settings, how do heat exchangers contribute to improving energy efficiency?

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By recovering and reusing heat that would otherwise be lost

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By amplifying the production of heat

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By eliminating the necessity for external heat sources

Question 37

How does the thickness of a material impact its thermal resistance and subsequently affect the rate of heat transfer?

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Increased thickness results in higher thermal resistance, impeding heat transfer.

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Increased thickness leads to lower thermal resistance, enhancing heat transfer.

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Thermal resistance is unaffected by the material's thickness.

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Reduced thickness causes higher thermal resistance, slowing down heat transfer.

Question 38

How does fluid motion contribute to convection heat transfer?

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Fluid motion carries heat from warmer to cooler areas of the fluid.

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Fluid motion is not involved in convection heat transfer.

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Fluid motion creates temperature differences within the fluid.

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Fluid motion has no impact on convection heat transfer.

Question 39

Identify the material that excels in conducting heat:

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Copper

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Plastic

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Styrofoam

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Air

Question 40

How does adding insulation to a building's walls impact heat loss?

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Reduces heat loss

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Initially increases but later decreases heat loss

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Has no effect on heat loss

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Increases heat loss

Question 41

What type of energy is produced when sunlight interacts with a solar panel?

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Electrical energy

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Thermal energy

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Chemical energy

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Mechanical energy

Question 42

Which material has the highest emissivity?

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Black paint

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White paint

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Glass

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Shiny metal

Question 43

The effectiveness of a thermos flask in keeping liquids at desired temperatures is due to:

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Minimizing heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation

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Preventing heat transfer solely through conduction

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Preventing heat transfer solely through convection

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Eliminating heat transfer completely

Question 44

Which principle governs the direction of heat flow?

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Heat flows from hotter to colder objects

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Heat can flow in any direction regardless of temperature

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Heat flows only between objects of equal temperature

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Heat flows from colder to hotter objects

Question 45

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

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Friction

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 46

Which mode of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of heat between objects in contact?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 47

Which of the following materials is a good conductor of heat?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Air

Question 48

In a convection current, the fluid moves

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From areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature

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Horizontally only

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Vertically only

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From areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by radiation?

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Heat from the Sun reaching Earth

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Heat from a boiling kettle

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Heat from a warm stove

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Heat from a hot water bottle

Question 50

Which of the following factors affects the rate of heat transfer by conduction?

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Area of contact between objects

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Humidity

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Speed of wind

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Density of the fluid

Question 51

Which of the following is a disadvantage of convection as a method of heat transfer?

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Requires a fluid medium

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Efficient over long distances

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Can occur in a vacuum

Question 52

In which of the following applications is radiation the primary mode of heat transfer?

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Remote control operation

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Heating a room

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Cooling a computer

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Car engines

Question 53

Which of the following materials is a good insulator?

Accepted Answer

Polystyrene

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Aluminum

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Copper

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Water

Question 54

What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

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Watt per meter-Kelvin (W/(m·K))

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Joule per meter-second (J/(m·s))

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Watt per Kelvin-second (W/(K·s))

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Joule per kilogram-Kelvin (J/(kg·K))