Master Heat Transfer: Enhance Your Engineering Skills

Question 1

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

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Vaporization

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

Question 2

Radiation heat transfer occurs via:

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Electromagnetic waves

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Physical contact

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Mass flow

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Temperature difference

Question 3

Which material is a good thermal conductor?

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Copper

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Wood

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Air

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Glass

Question 4

In a heat exchanger, effectiveness is defined as:

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Actual heat transfer rate / Maximum possible heat transfer rate

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Maximum possible heat transfer rate / Actual heat transfer rate

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Heat capacity of the hot fluid / Heat capacity of the cold fluid

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Temperature difference between the hot and cold fluids / Logarithmic mean temperature difference

Question 5

How does the thermal conductivity of a material affect the rate of heat transfer through conduction?

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Higher thermal conductivity leads to a faster rate of heat transfer.

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Thermal conductivity has no effect on the heat transfer rate.

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Higher thermal conductivity leads to a slower rate of heat transfer.

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Thermal conductivity only affects the heat transfer rate in convection.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a recognized 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 7

Define Fourier's law of heat conduction in a concise and precise manner.

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Heat transfer rate is proportional to the temperature gradient.

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Heat transfer rate is proportional to the cross-sectional area.

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Heat transfer rate is proportional to the distance traveled.

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Heat transfer rate is proportional to the material's thermal conductivity.

Question 8

Identify the factor that does NOT influence the natural convection heat transfer coefficient.

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Air velocity

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Temperature difference

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Surface area

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Material properties

Question 9

State the Stefan-Boltzmann law for radiation heat transfer in a clear and concise manner.

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Radiation heat transfer rate is proportional to the fourth power of the absolute temperature.

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Radiation heat transfer rate is proportional to the first power of the absolute temperature.

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Radiation heat transfer rate is proportional to the square of the absolute temperature.

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Radiation heat transfer rate is inversely proportional to the fourth power of the absolute temperature.

Question 10

Describe the primary purpose of fins in a heat exchanger in a concise and accurate manner.

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To increase heat transfer surface area

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To reduce pressure drop

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To improve fluid flow

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To prevent corrosion

Question 11

Identify the material with the highest thermal conductivity from the following list.

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Copper

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Aluminum

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Steel

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Water

Question 12

State the primary purpose of thermal insulation in a clear and concise manner.

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To reduce heat loss

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To increase heat gain

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To prevent condensation

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To improve appearance

Question 13

How do heat exchanger networks contribute to energy efficiency in industrial processes?

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Optimize heat recovery

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Reduce equipment size

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Enhance process controllability

Question 14

Which of the following processes is NOT a 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 15

In the process of heat transfer known as conduction, heat flows through what mechanism?

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Direct contact between molecules

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Movement of fluid

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Electromagnetic waves

Question 16

In a heat exchanger, which flow arrangement provides the highest rate of heat transfer?

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Counterflow

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Parallel flow

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Crossflow

Question 17

Which of the following materials 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 18

Which law governs radiation heat transfer between two surfaces?

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Stefan-Boltzmann law

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Newton's law of cooling

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Fourier's law of conduction

Question 19

How does increasing the surface area of a heat exchanger affect its heat transfer capacity?

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Increases heat transfer capacity

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Decreases heat transfer capacity

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No effect on heat transfer capacity

Question 20

How do fin design parameters affect the efficiency of heat exchangers? Provide practical examples to illustrate your answer.

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Thicker fins enhance heat conduction but may reduce convection heat transfer.

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Fins with a serrated surface area enhance heat transfer by creating turbulence.

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Increasing fin spacing improves heat transfer.

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Heat exchangers with an extremely high fin density always exhibit optimal heat transfer performance.

Question 21

In conduction heat transfer, heat flows through a material due to:

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Temperature differences

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Fluid motion

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Electromagnetic waves

Question 22

Radiation heat transfer occurs between surfaces that are:

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Separated by a vacuum

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In direct contact

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Separated by a fluid

Question 23

In a heat exchanger, the rate of heat transfer between two fluids is maximized by:

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Increasing the surface area

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Decreasing the fluid velocities

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Matching the fluid temperatures

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental 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 25

Heat transfer by conduction occurs through:

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Direct contact

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Movement of molecules

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Electromagnetic waves

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Fluid flow

Question 26

Which of the following materials has the highest thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Water

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Air

Question 27

Convective heat transfer is characterized by:

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Heat transfer through a fluid

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Heat transfer without a medium

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Heat transfer by direct contact

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Heat transfer by electromagnetic waves

Question 28

Which of the following parameters does NOT affect convective heat transfer?

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Ambient temperature

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Fluid velocity

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Fluid temperature

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Surface area

Question 29

Radiation heat transfer occurs through:

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Electromagnetic waves

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Movement of molecules

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Direct contact

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Fluid flow

Question 30

Which of the following surfaces has the highest emissivity?

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Blackbody

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Polished metal

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Roughened metal

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Painted surface

Question 31

The primary purpose of a heat exchanger is to:

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Transfer heat between two fluids

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Generate heat

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Store heat

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Convert heat to electricity

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a typical type of heat exchanger?

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Turbocharger

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Shell-and-tube

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Plate-and-frame

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Regenerative

Question 33

Which of the following modes of heat transfer is dominant in the conduction of heat through solids?

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Evaporation

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of a heat exchanger?

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Facilitate the transfer of heat between two fluids

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Generate heat

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Store thermal energy

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Cool fluids exclusively

Question 35

What is the significance of the Nusselt number in the analysis of heat transfer?

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It represents the ratio of convective to conductive heat transfer

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It calculates the heat flux

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It determines the flow regime within a fluid

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It is a measure of the Reynolds number

Question 36

Which of the following examples represents a natural convection cooling system?

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A chimney

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A heat exchanger

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A computer cooled by fans

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A car radiator

Question 37

How does increasing the surface area of a heat exchanger impact its effectiveness?

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It enhances the rate of heat transfer

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The impact depends on the type of fluid used

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It has no impact on the heat transfer rate

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It reduces the heat transfer rate

Question 38

Which technique is commonly used to minimize heat loss due to radiation?

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Utilizing insulation or reflective materials

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Reducing the flow rate

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Enlarging the surface area

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Employing a higher temperature fluid

Question 39

What is the predominant advantage of forced convection cooling systems?

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Increased heat transfer rate

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Enhanced reliability

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Extended component lifespan

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Reduced cost

Question 40

Which material is known for its exceptionally high thermal conductivity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Air

Question 41

In the context of fluid dynamics, what is the primary mechanism responsible for heat transfer?

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Convection

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Advection

Question 42

In forced convection, which method is employed to enhance heat transfer?

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Turbulent flow

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Natural flow

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Laminar flow

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Radiation

Question 43

What is the standard unit of measurement for thermal conductivity?

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W/(m·K)

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kcal/(h·m·°C)

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BTU/(h·ft·°F)

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J/(m·s)

Question 44

Which factor contributes to increased heat transfer rate by convection?

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Increasing the temperature difference

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Reducing the flow velocity

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Decreasing the surface area

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Using a fluid with low thermal conductivity

Question 45

The Stefan-Boltzmann constant is used to calculate the:

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Amount of radiation emitted by a blackbody per unit surface area per unit time

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Specific heat capacity of a material

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Thermal conductivity of a fluid

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Rate of heat transfer by conduction

Question 46

A heat exchanger is a device that:

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Transfers heat between two or more fluids at different temperatures

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Generates heat energy

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Stores heat energy

Question 47

The effectiveness of a heat exchanger is determined by:

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The overall heat transfer coefficient, the heat capacity rates of the fluids, and the temperature difference between the fluids

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The size of the heat exchanger

Question 48

The thermal resistance of a material is a measure of its:

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Ability to resist heat flow

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Specific heat capacity

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Ability to conduct heat

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Thermal conductivity

Question 49

Radiation heat transfer can occur:

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Through a vacuum

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Only through solids

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Only through liquids

Question 50

The emissivity of a surface is a measure of its 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