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There is a dead air space between the liner of the thermos and the outside. This space acts as insulation preventing conduction.
In a really good thermos, or Dewar flask, the space is actually a vacuum. Vacuum is an even better insulator than air is, since heat doesn't conduct across a vacuum at all.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoit has a silvery surface to reflect back all the heat loss and it has insulators, so the heat cannot be conducted by any other material. it also has a vacuum to reduce the risk of conduction or convection
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∙ 11y agoIt has a double walled flask with a vacuum in it so the heat is unable to conduct due to being no air, which in itself acts as an insulator.
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How does a thermos flask reduce heat loss by conduction?
Using vacuum as an insulator avoids heat loss by conduction. Heat transfer is minimised by reflective silver surfaces that are applied to the flask. This prevents thermal radiation from entering and escaping the flask.
Vacuum is mantained in thermos flask?
The vacuum reduce heat loss by conduction and convection.
Why you create vacuum in thermos flask?
This reduces heat transport through conduction and convection.
How does a tight fitting plastic stopper on a flask minimise heat transfer?
It prevents heat transfer by convection as it prevents contact between the surrounding air and air inside the flask. It prevents heat transfer by conduction as it is a poor conductor of heat.
How does a flask reduce heat loss by conduction and radiation?
Using vacuum as an insulator avoids heat loss by conduction. Heat transfer is minimised by reflective silver surfaces that are applied to the flask. This prevents thermal radiation from entering and escaping the flask.
What is the thermo flask?
Thermos flask is a thermos container used to store liquids like any hot drink. The liquid added to thermos flask will retain the temperature even after some time irrespective of external temperatures.
Function of a flask?
A flask is used to mantain temperature of something inside it. It prevents the loss of heat through convection, conduction or radiation. It has a vaccum in between the refill and the wall which stops convection and conduction. The walls are coloured white so that heat does not radiate.
What is the main cause of heat loss in a normal thermos flask?
The main heat loss in a good thermos flask, is due to heat conducted through the material. (Glass or Stainless Steel). There should be little heat lost through the vacuum of the flask.
Why thermos flask does not let the heat escape?
It is especially designed to reduce heat transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation. A vacuum between two layers reduces the heat transfer through conduction and convection; the fact that the surfaces are mirror-coated also reduces losses through radiation.
How the rate of heat transfer is reduced?
rate of heat transfer between two bodies can be reduced by providing insulation between the two. e.g. As in thermos flask. where the insulation prevents heat flow from liquid/tea stored inside the flask to outside atmosphere
Why do you think the thermos bottle contains a vacuum or space from which the air has been removed?
it prevents conduction and convection the 2 main causes of heat transfer
What Are Some Objects That Minimize Heat Transfer?
The vacuum flask otherwise known as a thermos flask
