12 Questions
What is the process of splitting or separating protons, electrons, and neutrons to create energy called?
Nuclear Reaction
Which type of heat transfer occurs in solids through direct contact or conductors?
Conduction
At which phase of fire does flashover occur, and the intensity is at its peak?
Free Burning Phase
Which phase of fire is characterized by the base temperature being around 800 to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit?
Free Burning Phase
In which heat transfer process does heat travel in the form of waves through vacuum?
Radiation
What type of heat transfer occurs primarily through the movement of hot gases or liquids?
Convection
What are the sources of mechanical heat?
Friction and overheating of machines
Which of the following is NOT a source of electrical heat?
Overheating of machines
What is Spontaneous Heating?
Heating of an organic substance without external heat
Which type of heat energy involves the release of heat from decomposing compounds?
Heat of Decomposition
How is nuclear heat produced?
By splitting or fusing of atomic particles
What can cause poor wire connections to generate electrical heat?
Too much resistance
Explore different sources of heat generation, including electrical heat from malfunctions like arcing or shorting, mechanical heat from friction and compression, and chemical heat from reactions. Learn about the various ways heat is produced in different systems.
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