Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following statements about thermal conductivity is not true?

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Thermal conductivity is unaffected by temperature.

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Thermal conductivity measures a material's ability to conduct heat.

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Materials with high thermal conductivity allow heat to pass through them easily.

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Thermal insulators usually have low thermal conductivity.

Question 2

Which material typically exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Air

Question 3

In a convection current, heat is primarily transferred through:

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Movement of particles within a fluid

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Direct contact between objects

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Electromagnetic waves

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Diffusion of particles

Question 4

Which surface colour radiates heat most effectively?

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Black

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White

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Grey

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Transparent

Question 5

Which of the following factors does NOT influence thermal conductivity?

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Shape

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Material type

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Temperature

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Density

Question 6

A heat exchanger's primary function is to:

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Transfer heat between two fluids

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Measure the temperature of a fluid

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Reduce thermal conductivity

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Generate electricity

Question 7

The unit commonly used to express 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 gram per second

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Kelvin per meter per second

Question 8

An effective insulator has:

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Low thermal conductivity

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High thermal conductivity

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Zero thermal conductivity

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Negative thermal conductivity

Question 9

Which material is a superior conductor of heat?

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Copper

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Wood

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Air

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Plastic

Question 10

Which of the following factors has no influence on the rate of heat transfer by radiation?

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Wind speed

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Surface area

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Emissivity

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Temperature difference

Question 11

A thermos flask maintains the temperature of liquids by primarily utilizing:

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Insulation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 12

Which of these best exemplifies radiative heat transfer?

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Melting ice in the sun

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Heating a room with a radiator

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Boiling water in a kettle

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Cooking food in an oven

Question 13

Heat transfer by radiation does NOT require:

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A medium

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Temperature difference

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Photons

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Electromagnetic waves

Question 14

Identify the unit of thermal conductivity that is NOT valid:

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J/(kg·K)

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W/(m·K)

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cal/(s·cm·°C)

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BTU/(hr·ft·°F)

Question 15

Which of the following substances exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Air

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following has the highest emissivity?

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Black paper

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Shiny metal

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White cotton

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Clear glass

Question 18

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

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Advection

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 19

Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 20

What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

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Watts per meter Kelvin

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Joules per second per square meter Kelvin

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Degrees Celsius per meter

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Kelvin per meter

Question 21

Which equation is used to calculate the rate of heat flow by conduction?

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Q = k * A * ΔT / L

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Q = m * c * ΔT

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Q = σ * A * T^4

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Q = h * A * ΔT

Question 22

What is the term for the transfer of heat by the movement of fluids?

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Convection

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Radiation

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Diffusion

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Advection

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of natural convection?

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Air rising in a heated room

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Water boiling in a kettle

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Heat transfer in a vacuum

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Heat transfer through a metal rod

Question 24

What does the Stefan-Boltzmann law calculate?

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The rate of heat transfer by radiation

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The thermal conductivity of a material

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The specific heat capacity of a substance

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The temperature of a black body

Question 25

Which of the following has the highest emissivity?

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A black painted surface

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A white painted surface

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A polished metal surface

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A glass surface

Question 26

What is the primary cause of the greenhouse effect?

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The absorption and re-emission of infrared radiation by greenhouse gases

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The reflection of sunlight by clouds

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The conduction of heat through the atmosphere

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The convection of heat in the oceans

Question 27

Which of the following is not a primary mechanism of heat transfer?

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Reflection

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 28

Which material generally has the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Rubber

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Air

Question 29

In which process does heat transfer occur through the movement of a fluid?

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Convection

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Diffusion

Question 30

Which of the following is a good thermal insulator?

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Polystyrene

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Aluminum foil

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Concrete

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Steel

Question 31

Why does a person feel colder in a room with moving air than in a room with still air at the same temperature?

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Convection increases heat transfer from the body.

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Radiation increases heat transfer from the body.

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Air in the moving air room is at a lower temperature.

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Air in the moving air room is more humid.

Question 32

Which of the following is a common example of radiative heat transfer?

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Cooking with a microwave oven

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Heating a room with a radiator

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Boiling water on a stove

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Cooling a computer with a fan

Question 33

Emissivity is a measure of a surface's ability to:

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Emit radiation

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Reflect radiation

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Transmit radiation

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Absorb radiation

Question 34

Which process involves heat transfer through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Evaporation

Question 35

Which material is an excellent thermal conductor?

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Copper

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Wood

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Glass

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Rubber

Question 36

In a convection current, the fluid:

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Moves from areas of higher temperature to lower temperature

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Moves from areas of lower temperature to higher temperature

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Moves in a circular motion

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Remains stationary

Question 37

Which of the following materials has the highest thermal conductivity (ability to conduct heat)?

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Copper

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Air

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Wood

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Water

Question 38

In a convection current, heat is primarily transferred through the movement of:

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Matter (fluid)

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Energy

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Temperature

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Radiation

Question 39

Which of the following surfaces emits the most thermal radiation?

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Black (dull and non-reflective)

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White (reflective)

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Shiny (reflective)

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Rough

Question 40

In a heat exchanger, the primary purpose of fins is to:

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Increase the surface area for more efficient heat transfer

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Control the flow direction

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Provide structural support

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Reduce pressure drop

Question 41

In a natural convection current, the fluid circulates primarily due to:

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Density differences caused by temperature variations

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External force

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Pressure gradients

Question 42

Which of the following is a good thermal insulator against heat transfer by conduction?

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Styrofoam

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Glass

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Water

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Metal

Question 43

A blackbody is an object that:

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Absorbs and emits all electromagnetic radiation

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Reflects all electromagnetic radiation

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Refracts all electromagnetic radiation

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Transmits all electromagnetic radiation

Question 44

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

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Evaporation

Question 45

In a forced convection system, the fluid is circulated primarily by:

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External means, such as a pump or fan

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Natural density differences

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Thermal expansion

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Electrostatic forces

Question 46

Which of the following accurately describes the direction of heat transfer?

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Heat always flows from a higher temperature region to a lower temperature region.

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Heat only flows through solids.

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Heat always flows from a lower temperature region to a higher temperature region.

Question 47

Which of the following materials is known for its exceptionally high thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Rubber

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Air

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Wood

Question 48

Which type of heat transfer involves the movement of a fluid itself to transfer heat?

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

Question 49

In the context of heat transfer by conduction, the rate of heat transfer is directly proportional to:

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Temperature gradient

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Length of the material

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Material's density

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Cross-sectional area

Question 50

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

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Conduct heat

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Radiate heat

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Store heat

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Absorb heat

Question 51

Which of the following is the correct unit for expressing the rate of heat transfer?

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Watt

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Celsius

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Kelvin

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Joule