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Chapter 12 Transfer of Thermal Energy
Chapter 12 Transfer of Thermal Energy
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Chapter
Think about it
A hot cup of coffee is left on the dining table.
Questions:
Why does it eventually cool down?
By what processes does it cool down?
(1) Radiation
(2) Convection
(3) Conduction
Thermal
Conductivity:
Solid > Liquid > Gas
Poor absorber/emitter
Factors Good absorber/emitter
(good reflector)