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Which mechanism is the chief mechanism in heat transfer in solids?
Which mechanism is the chief mechanism in heat transfer in solids?
- Conduction (correct)
- Radiation
- Forced convection
- Convection
In which type of convection does the medium move due to density differences?
In which type of convection does the medium move due to density differences?
- Forced convection
- Radiation
- Free convection (correct)
- Conduction
Which mechanism involves heat transfer by means of collisions between rapidly moving molecules?
Which mechanism involves heat transfer by means of collisions between rapidly moving molecules?
- Free convection
- Radiation
- Forced convection
- Conduction (correct)
Which heat transfer mechanism is characterized by the motion of the medium itself?
Which heat transfer mechanism is characterized by the motion of the medium itself?
What is the method by which heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves?
What is the method by which heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves?
What is heat of fusion?
What is heat of fusion?
Which factor determines the intensity of heat in an object?
Which factor determines the intensity of heat in an object?
What determines whether or not a system will be in equilibrium with other systems?
What determines whether or not a system will be in equilibrium with other systems?
In which state is latent heat of fusion released?
In which state is latent heat of fusion released?
Which unit is used to measure heat of fusion?
Which unit is used to measure heat of fusion?
What property is used to describe how well a material conducts heat?
What property is used to describe how well a material conducts heat?
What is specific heat?
What is specific heat?
Why is specific heat important in dental considerations?
Why is specific heat important in dental considerations?
What does thermal conductivity measure?
What does thermal conductivity measure?
Why are metals considered better conductors than non-metals?
Why are metals considered better conductors than non-metals?
What dental consideration is mentioned regarding denture base materials and heat transfer?
What dental consideration is mentioned regarding denture base materials and heat transfer?
Why is an insulating base material recommended beneath large metallic amalgam restorations?
Why is an insulating base material recommended beneath large metallic amalgam restorations?
