Heat Transfer Radiation

What is thermal radiation?

• The movement of air caused by temperature differences

• The reflection of light off a shiny surface

• The process of converting solid to liquid

• The emission of electromagnetic waves from the surface of an object due to its temperature.

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Which of the following is a form of radiant energy transfer?

• Reflection

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

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What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

• conduction

• convection

• absorption

• radiation

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What is the primary mode of heat transfer from the sun to the Earth?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Reflection

• Radiation

Which of the following materials is a good emitter of thermal radiation?

• Black matte surfaces

• Polished metal surfaces

• White glossy surfaces

• Transparent glass

What is the unit of measurement for radiant energy transfer?

• volts (V)

• meters (m)

• watts (W)

• joules (J)

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What is the term used to describe the transfer of heat by the movement of a fluid?

• absorption

• radiation

• convection

• reflection

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Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by radiation?

• Boiling water in a pot

• Blowing wind causing a cooling effect

• A bonfire giving off heat

• Rubbing hands together to generate heat

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What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact of particles called?

• Conduction

• Absorption

• Reflection

• Refraction

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Which of the following surfaces is a poor absorber of thermal radiation?

• Rough concrete surface

• Black matte surface

• Polished metal surface

• Dull plastic surface