#3. Heat Transfer Technologies: Outcome B2

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13 questions
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Which material is the most efficient conductor of heat?

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What is the reason radiators and hot air vents are typically located near the bottom of walls in homes and buildings?

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Observe the two containers of water shown. Both have the same temperature. How do their respective heat energies compare?

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Which of the following would be most effective at transferring heat?

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Why is a sandy beach on a sunny day a lot warmer than the lake water?

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What is the reason most pan handles are made of plastic rather than metal?

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Match the term to the definition

Draggable itemCorresponding Item
measure of a substance’s ability to absorb or lose heat
Temperature
Unit for how much energy is spent doing work
specific heat capacity
sum of all kinetic energy in an object
Heat
average of all kinetic energy in an object
Joule
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8. What amount of energy is required to raise 1g of water 10 C?
Give 3-digit answer with the proper unit. Example: 12.3 J

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What metal has a specific heat capacity below 1?

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Which container would require more energy to raise its temperature by 10°C?

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For frying french fries in very hot oil, which type of oil should you opt for?

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Why is water commonly used as a coolant in car radiators?

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If you have a beaker with 100g of water, approximately how much energy is needed to raise the water temperature by 5°C?