Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Thermal Conductivity

Question 1

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

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Diffusion

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 2

Thermal conductivity measures:

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The rate of heat flow through a material per unit area and temperature gradient

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The temperature difference between two points in a material

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The amount of heat energy stored in a material

Question 3

Which of the following materials has the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Air

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Wood

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Plastic

Question 4

In conduction, heat flows primarily through:

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Molecular collisions within a material

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The movement of fluids

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Electromagnetic waves

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A vacuum

Question 5

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

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Boiling water

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Melting ice

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Heating a metal rod

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Radiating heat from the sun

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the rate of heat transfer by radiation?

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Humidity

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Emissivity

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Surface area

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Temperature

Question 7

The SI unit of thermal conductivity, which measures the rate of heat flow per unit area and temperature gradient, is:

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Watts per square meter kelvin

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Watts per meter

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Watts per meter kelvin

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Watts per cube meter

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a recognized mode of heat transfer?

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Diffusion

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 9

Which mode of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of thermal energy through physical contact between substances?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 10

What material property measures its ability to conduct heat efficiently?

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Thermal conductivity

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Mass

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Volume

Question 11

Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength and highest energy?

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X-rays

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Infrared radiation

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Ultraviolet radiation

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Radio waves

Question 12

Which surface characteristic enhances its ability to emit thermal radiation effectively?

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A black surface

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A polished metal surface

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A white surface

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A surface covered in insulation

Question 13

When a hot object and a cold object are placed in thermal contact, what is the direction of heat flow?

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From the hot object to the cold object

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From the cold object to the hot object

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No heat flow occurs

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Heat flow is unpredictable

Question 14

What is the standard unit for thermal conductivity in the International System of Units (SI)?

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

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Joules per second-meter-degree Celsius (J/s-m-°C)

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Calories per gram-degree Celsius (cal/g-°C)

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British thermal units per hour-foot-degree Fahrenheit (BTU/h-ft-°F)

Question 15

Which material is known for its excellent thermal insulating properties?

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Air

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Water

Question 16

What is the primary mode of heat transfer through a vacuum or near-vacuum environment?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

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No heat transfer occurs in a vacuum

Question 17

Explain how thermal conductivity affects the efficiency of heat transfer. Support your answer with a practical example.

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Higher thermal conductivity enhances heat transfer rate, making materials like copper effective conductors.

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Thermal conductivity has no significant impact on heat transfer efficiency.

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Materials with lower thermal conductivity are always superior insulators compared to those with higher thermal conductivity.

Question 18

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

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Evaporation

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 19

What is the measure of a material's ability to conduct heat?

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Thermal conductivity

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Specific heat capacity

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Thermal resistance

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Thermal expansion

Question 20

Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Aluminum

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Wood

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Glass

Question 21

What is the process by which heat is transferred 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 22

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

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Sunlight

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Boiling water

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Melting ice

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Warm air rising

Question 23

What is the SI unit of thermal conductivity?

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W/m-K

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J/kg-K

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m^2/s

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K/W

Question 24

What is the equation for calculating heat transfer by conduction?

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Q = kAT(T1 - T2)

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Q = mCΔT

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Q = σA(T^4 - T0^4)

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Q = ρVg

Question 25

What is the relationship between thermal conductivity and heat transfer rate?

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Higher thermal conductivity leads to a higher heat transfer rate

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Higher thermal conductivity leads to a lower heat transfer rate

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Thermal conductivity and heat transfer rate are unrelated

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Lower thermal conductivity leads to a higher heat transfer rate

Question 26

To determine the thermal conductivity of a solid material, which experimental method should you use?

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Measure the temperature difference across the material and the heat flow rate through it.

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Measure the specific heat capacity and density of the material.

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Measure the thermal resistance of the material.

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Measure the electrical conductivity of the material.

Question 27

How does the molecular structure of solids, liquids, and gases affect the way heat is transferred?

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Solids: Heat is transferred through vibrations between adjacent molecules; Liquids: Heat is transferred through the random motion of molecules; Gases: Heat is transferred through collisions between molecules.

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Solids: Convection; Liquids: Conduction; Gases: Radiation

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Solids: Radiation; Liquids: Convection; Gases: Conduction.

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Solids: Conduction and Convection; Liquids: Radiation; Gases: Convection and Radiation.

Question 28

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

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Absorption

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

Question 29

Heat transfer through a medium without movement of the medium itself is termed:

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 30

Among the following materials, which exhibits the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Glass

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Wood

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Water

Question 31

Convective heat transfer occurs when:

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Temperature difference exists between two fluids

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Heat is transferred through a solid medium

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Radiation is emitted from a hot object

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Heat is conducted through a metal rod

Question 32

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

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Specific heat capacity

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Temperature difference

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Cross-sectional area

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Length of the conductor

Question 33

Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves is known as:

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

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Evaporation

Question 34

Which of the following is an effective thermal insulator?

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Styrofoam

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Metal

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Glass

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Water

Question 35

Radiation from the sun reaches Earth's surface primarily through

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Radiation

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Convection

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Conduction

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Evaporation

Question 36

Which of the following statements describes the direction of heat flow?

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Heat always flows from higher temperature objects to lower temperature objects.

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Heat can only flow from solids to liquids.

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Heat flows randomly in all directions.

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Heat can only flow through metals.

Question 37

Which of the following processes involves the transfer of heat through direct contact?

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Conduction

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Radiation

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Convection

Question 38

Which of the following substances acts as a good thermal insulator due to its low thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Styrofoam

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Steel

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Water

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Aluminum

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of radiation heat transfer in everyday life?

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Heat from the sun reaching Earth

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Heat from a radiator

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Heat from a warm cup of coffee

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Heat from a stovetop

Question 40

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

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The volume of the fluid

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The material of the fluid

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The temperature difference between the fluid and its surroundings

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The area of contact between the fluid and the heat source

Question 41

Which of the following is an application of radiation heat transfer?

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Solar panels converting sunlight into electricity

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Electric heating systems

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Refrigeration systems

Question 42

The standard unit for measuring thermal conductivity is:

Accepted Answer

Watts per meter-Kelvin

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Calories per second

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Joules per gram

Question 43

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

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

Question 44

In which form of heat transfer does heat move through the bulk movement of a fluid?

Accepted Answer

Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Evaporation

Question 45

Which of the following emits the most thermal radiation?

Accepted Answer

A glowing incandescent light bulb

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A cold glass of water

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The human body

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A piece of ice

Question 46

Which of the following is a practical application of heat transfer?

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Cooling a computer processor

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Lifting a weight

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Throwing a ball

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Inflating a balloon

Question 47

Which statement about thermal conductivity is true?

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Metals generally have higher thermal conductivity than non-metals.

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Gases have higher thermal conductivity than liquids.

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Thermal conductivity is independent of temperature.

Question 48

Which of the following is a good insulator?

Accepted Answer

Styrofoam

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Copper

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Water

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Steel

Question 49

Which process involves the transfer of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object?

Accepted Answer

Conduction

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 50

Which of the following is a unit of thermal conductivity?

Accepted Answer

Watts per meter-Kelvin

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Joules per second

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Calories per gram

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Degrees Celsius per meter