Heat Transfer Explained
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Objective
I can describe the processes of conduction, convection, and radiation. And describe how insulation works
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The driving force behind heat transfer is a difference in temperature; without a temperature difference, there is no heat transfer.
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The three main types of heat transfer are conduction, convection, and radiation.
- 3
Thermal resistance is defined as the thickness of a material divided by its thermal conductivity and area, and it determines how well a material resists heat transfer by conduction.
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Practice
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What is the driving force behind heat transfer?
Which of the following materials would be the WORST choice for building walls if you want to minimize heat transfer via conduction?
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“Describe how heat is transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. Give a real-world example of each.”
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