Heat Transfer Quiz L3.4

Which metal makes the best conductor?

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

• Brass

When a piece of copper tube is heated, how does the heat travel?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which form of heat can create 'gravity circulation' in water?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

How does the sun warm the earth?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

A material that does not transmit heat is known as a...

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Fluid

• Radiation

What is the coefficient of thermal conductivity?

• The rate at which a material conducts heat

• The rate at which a material conducts electricity

• The rate at which a material emits radiation

• The rate at which a material absorbs heat

Which material has the highest thermal conductivity?

• Silver

• Copper

• Gold

• Brass

Which material has the lowest thermal conductivity?

• High Density Polyethylene

• Wood

• Expanded Polystyrene

• Lead