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What does the surface-area-to-volume ratio (SA:V) explain in processes governed by the heat equation?
What does the surface-area-to-volume ratio (SA:V) explain in processes governed by the heat equation?
- Mechanical heat transfer
- Convection and radiation heat transfer
- Electromagnetic heat transfer
- Diffusion and heat transfer by thermal conduction (correct)
How does the SA:V ratio affect the diffusion or heat conduction rate?
How does the SA:V ratio affect the diffusion or heat conduction rate?
- SA:V has no effect on diffusion or heat conduction
- The shape of the object determines the diffusion or heat conduction rate
- The larger the SA:V, the faster the diffusion or heat conduction (correct)
- The smaller the SA:V, the faster the diffusion or heat conduction
What biological process is influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
What biological process is influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
- Water loss by animals (correct)
- Digestion in humans
- Reproduction in mammals
- Photosynthesis in plants
How does small size relate to the surface area to volume ratio?
How does small size relate to the surface area to volume ratio?
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Which structures are influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
Which structures are influenced by the surface-area-to-volume ratio?
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