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A heat sink is usually something that draws something away from an electrical componet (Ex: ICU's, Processors and transistors)
APEX- A device that absorbs and draws heat from a hot object, dispersing it into the surroundings.
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∙ 12y ago
Nayla Venzin
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∙ 13y agoA heat sink is a very handy thing. Basicly a heat sink is made of alumanium and is shaped like a bunch of blades. It is basicly a vent that allows heat to pass through the blades. Most heat sinks have a fan attached to them. on these, the fan always pulls air off and blows it away. therefore the heatsink allows the heat only to go through the blades witch is pulled up by the fan and blown away. All processors have heat sinks that are attached by thermal paste.
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∙ 9y agoA heat sink is any device or substance that can absorb excess heat. An example of a heat sink is a pond of water.
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∙ 10y agoIt helps conduct heat away from the object on which it is placed. Without the heat sink, a computer CPU would get too hot to function.
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∙ 12y agoA heat sink sits above the processor and cools it. It draws the heat from the processor from it and disperses it evenly. It is usally a metal block with a fan on top of it.
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What component is under the fan and heat sink?
A central processing unit (CPU), is under the fan and heat sink. The processor creates a lot of heat as it works, and would soon burn-out if not cooled.
What are the Types of fan and heatsink?
your moma is my heat sink
What is a piece of metal with cooling fins that can be attached to an integrated chip to dissipate heat?
It's called a Heat Sink.
Who invented the heat sink?
I assume that you are seeking the inventor of the "Electronic" heat sink as in for CPU's or Video cards or in some cases RAM. I am unable to find an inventor for that general class of items however the inventor of the water exchange radiator "the basic concept of a heat sink is a radiator" would be none other then Karl Benz of Mercedes Benz. As for the principle of electronics cooling by air? I could not one one person responsible. Hope this helps!
What is heat sync on a computer?
There is no such thing as a "heat sync". There is such a thing as a "heat sink", this is a piece of finned metal that is a good conductor that is placed into thermal contact with the CPU or GPU chip to take away the heat produced by the chip when in operation to prevent it overheating.
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
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 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.
A device that absorbs and draws heat from a hot object dispersing it into the surroundings is which one of the following?
Heat sink
What is heat sinker?
makes the heat sink
How are heat sink and carbon sink related?
heat sink is when heat is absorbed into any type of environment, including the aquatic ecosystem; and carbon sink is when CO2 is absorbed into any type of environment including the terrestrial ecosystem.
The heat sink removes heat from the?
electric component
What would cause the laptop not to power on aside from heat sink?
heat sink fine+laptop won't power on
What does heat sink do?
It helps conduct heat away from the object on which it is placed. Without the heat sink, a computer CPU would get too hot to function.
