Heat Transfer Chapter 1 Quiz
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Which mode of heat transfer does NOT involve the movement of particles?

  • Diffusion
  • Convection
  • Radiation (correct)
  • Conduction
  • What primarily influences the rate of heat conduction through a medium?

  • The thickness and material of the medium (correct)
  • The humidity of the environment
  • Pressure of the medium
  • The color of the medium
  • In which scenario will the rate of heat loss from a hot water tank increase?

  • When the insulation is thicker
  • When the insulation is made from a conductive material
  • When the temperature of the room is lowered (correct)
  • When the tank has a smaller surface area
  • What is required for all modes of heat transfer to occur?

    <p>Existence of a temperature difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does heat transfer from a cold canned drink to the surrounding warm room?

    <p>By conduction through the can</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to the process of conduction within solids?

    <p>Vibrations of molecules in a lattice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of increasing the thickness of insulation on heat loss?

    <p>It reduces the heat loss rate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing conduction?

    <p>Presence of external air movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the rate of heat transfer when the wall thickness is doubled?

    <p>It is halved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Fourier’s law of heat conduction, what does Q_cond represent?

    <p>The heat transfer rate through a plane layer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the constant k in the equation Q_cond = -kA(dT/dx) signify?

    <p>The thermal conductivity of the material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the temperature difference across a wall is tripled, how is the rate of heat transfer affected?

    <p>It increases by a factor of three.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the heat transfer area is true?

    <p>It is always normal to the direction of heat transfer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the provided information, what does the temperature gradient dT/dx indicate?

    <p>The rate of change of temperature with respect to distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between heat conduction rate and wall thickness according to the provided principles?

    <p>Heat conduction rate is inversely proportional to wall thickness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When heat is conducted through a medium, in which direction does it primarily flow?

    <p>Towards areas of lower temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes forced convection from natural convection?

    <p>In forced convection, the fluid motion is induced by external means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the heat transfer rate in convection is true?

    <p>Newton’s law of cooling expresses that the rate is proportional to the temperature difference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the convection heat transfer coefficient (h)?

    <p>The geometric configuration of the surface and fluid motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which scenario would heat transfer from a hot surface to surrounding air occur primarily via conduction?

    <p>The temperature difference is not sufficient to overcome air's resistance to movement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are processes involving a change of phase in a fluid considered convection?

    <p>Fluid motion is induced by temperature variations during phase change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might convection not be considered a fundamental heat transfer mechanism by some?

    <p>It is merely heat conduction occurring with fluid motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alternate term is used to describe natural convection?

    <p>Free convection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation for convection heat transfer, which factor is not a property of the fluid?

    <p>The convection heat transfer coefficient (h)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason convection is recognized as a separate heat transfer mechanism?

    <p>It combines conduction with fluid motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following has the highest typical value of convection heat transfer coefficients?

    <p>Boiling and condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speed of energy transfer by radiation compare to conduction and convection?

    <p>Radiation is fastest at the speed of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of radiation distinguishes it from conduction and convection in terms of requirements for energy transfer?

    <p>Transfers energy without a medium.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What law relates to the maximum rate of radiation that can be emitted from a surface?

    <p>Stefan-Boltzmann law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of thermal radiation, which statement is true regarding bodies at absolute zero temperature?

    <p>They do not emit any thermal radiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes how radiation behaves in dense materials like metals?

    <p>Radiation tends to be absorbed within a few microns from the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical range for the convection heat transfer coefficient for forced convection of gases?

    <p>25–250 W/m² °C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the relationship between emissivity and absorptivity for a blackbody?

    <p>Emissivity is equal to absorptivity for a blackbody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the variable σ represent in the equation for blackbody radiation?

    <p>The Stefan-Boltzmann constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material listed has the lowest emissivity at 300 K?

    <p>Polished gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the emissivity of a surface related to its approximation of a blackbody?

    <p>Higher emissivity means closer approximation to a blackbody.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Kirchhoff’s law, if a surface has an emissivity of 0.90, what should its absorptivity be?

    <p>0.90</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally considered a suitable average for absorptivity given the emissivity in practical applications?

    <p>Absorptivity is often taken to be equal to emissivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the emissivity of polished copper?

    <p>Polished copper has an emissivity of 0.07.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a black body exhibit at all wavelengths of radiation?

    <p>Perfect absorptivity of 1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Heat Transfer

    • Heat is energy transferred between systems due to temperature differences, continuing until equilibrium is reached.
    • Heat transfer occurs in three modes: conduction, convection, and radiation, all requiring a temperature difference.

    Conduction

    • Energy transfer via conduction happens when energetic particles transfer energy to less energetic ones through interactions.
    • Conductive heat transfer occurs in solids, liquids, and gases; in gases and liquids, it is primarily due to molecular collisions, while in solids, it involves lattice vibrations and free electron movement.
    • Example: A cold drink in a warm room heats up through conduction via the can material.
    • Rate of conduction depends on medium geometry, thickness, material properties, and the temperature difference.
    • Wrapping objects like hot water tanks with insulating materials (e.g., glass wool) reduces heat loss, demonstrating the effect of insulation thickness.
    • Fourier's law of heat conduction relates heat transfer rate to temperature difference and material thickness:
      • ( Q_{cond} = -kA \frac{\Delta T}{\Delta x} )
      • ( k ) = thermal conductivity, a measure of a material's heat conduction capability.
    • Heat conduction is proportional to the temperature gradient, as expressed in the differential form of Fourier’s law:
      • ( Q_{cond} = -kA \frac{dT}{dx} )

    Convection

    • Convection is classified as forced (induced by external means like fans or pumps) or natural (driven by buoyancy forces).
    • Heat transfer between objects and fluid can switch from conduction to convection depending on the temperature difference and fluid motion.
    • Convection's heat transfer rate is governed by Newton’s law of cooling:
      • ( Q_{conv} = hA_s (T_s - T_\infty) )
      • ( h ) = convection heat transfer coefficient, varies based on surface geometry and fluid properties.
    • Convection heat transfer coefficients vary widely:
      • Free convection: gases (2-25 W/m²°C), liquids (10-1000 W/m²°C)
      • Forced convection: gases (25-250 W/m²°C), liquids (50-20,000 W/m²°C)
      • For boiling and condensation: (2500-100,000 W/m²°C)

    Radiation

    • Radiation transfers energy as electromagnetic waves and does not rely on a medium for transmission; it occurs at the speed of light.
    • Thermal radiation results from temp-induced emissions and occurs from all bodies above absolute zero.
    • The Stefan–Boltzmann law describes the maximum radiation emitted:
      • ( Q_{emit , max} = \sigma A_s T_s^4 )
      • ( \sigma = 5.67 \times 10^{-8} , W/m²K^4 ) is the Stefan–Boltzmann constant.
    • Real materials emit less thermal radiation compared to ideal blackbodies:
      • ( Q_{emit} = \epsilon \sigma A_s T_s^4 )
      • ( \epsilon ) = emissivity (0 < ( \epsilon ) < 1), reflects how closely a surface approximates a blackbody.
    • Kirchhoff’s law states that emissivity and absorptivity at given temperatures are equal, highlighting the interaction of these properties for real surfaces.
    • Example emissivities at 300 K illustrate surface differences:
      • Aluminum foil (0.07), black paint (0.98), polished copper (0.03), and water (0.96).

    Summary

    • Understanding conduction, convection, and radiation is crucial for managing heat transfer effectively across various applications.
    • The interplay of material properties, surface conditions, and temperature differences directly influences the heat transfer processes.

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