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A heat sink increases the surface area of a hot item and increases the ability of the item to cool or be cooled.
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How computers deals with heat?
They use a heat sink
Do cylinders use a heat sink?
An internal combustion engine
What is the function of a processor heat sink?
To sink the heat.
Why is a sink called a sink?
Probably because it draws/absorbs the heat making the heat "sink" into it
Do internal combustion engines use a heat sink?
Many engines use a Heat Sink. The most common are air cooled engines like a lawn mowers, or some motorcycles. The metal fins you see around the spark plug and the cylinder are heat sinks. A heat sink just provides additional surface area for the heat to be exchanged with the cooler temperature of the air.
How does a heat sink work in the power supply?
A heat sink works on the principle of thermal transfer. The heat sink transfers heat from the chip to the air, wicking heat away.
Is water a type of heat sink?
Yes! Water is a heat sink.
Why is it called a heat sink?
Probably because it draws/absorbs the heat making the heat "sink" into it
How do you solder fly leads to LEDs?
Use a heat sink. Many LEDs are heat sensitive. I make a heat sink by putting a rubber band round the handles of a small pair of snipe nosed pliers.
Why you shouldn't use a screw driver to remove a heat sink?
YOu can damage the motherboard
Why shouldnt you use a screwdriver to remove a heat sink?
It might damage the CPU
How does heat capacity makes water a good heat sink?
If a body of water has a high heat capacity, it can store more thermal energy making it a good heat sink.
