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Yes, a thermos flask stopper can leak air if it is not sealed properly or if the gasket or sealing mechanism is damaged. This can compromise the insulation properties of the flask, allowing heat transfer and reducing its effectiveness in keeping liquids hot or cold. Regularly checking and maintaining the stopper can help prevent air leaks.
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Why is they sponge in a thermos flask?
The sponge in a thermos flask serves as an insulating material to help maintain the temperature of the contents inside. It reduces heat transfer by minimizing air movement and conduction between the inner and outer walls of the flask. By providing an extra layer of insulation, the sponge helps keep hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold for longer periods. Additionally, it can absorb some moisture, preventing condensation on the outer surface.
Why was it important to determine the mass of the air in the flask?
Determining the mass of the air in the flask allows for the calculation of the density of air, which is important in various scientific and engineering applications. It also provides insight into the composition and properties of the gas inside the flask.
Do air particles change size or shape when air is removed from a flask?
No.
Does the empty flask contain more air molecules at room temperature or after it was immersed in the boiling water bath?
The empty flask contains the same number of air molecules regardless of whether it is at room temperature or immersed in a boiling water bath. However, when the flask is heated, the air molecules inside gain kinetic energy, leading to increased pressure. If the flask is sealed, some air might escape when heated, but the total number of air molecules present in the flask remains unchanged unless affected by external factors.
How does a thermos flask keeps a hot liquid hot and a cold liquid cold?
A thermos is able to do what it does by using a several of physical and material properties to keep our hot chocolate hot and our ice tea icy. A thermos has an inner container made of glass. This container is really like one bottle inside of another bottle and sealed at the ends by melting the edges together. The air is removed out from the space between the two bottles to produce a vacuum, which is not a good conductor of heat and does a good job at slowing down the movement of heat. To slow down the other heat they coat the facing surfaces of the glass bottles with a silvery coating (like a mirror). This reflects the heat and helps slow down any losses that might get that way. They use a material like cork or rubber to make the bottle stopper and anything else that might touch the outside surface of the glass container. These materials are bad conductors of heat and slow down the heat loss. What's left is what we can see on the outside which can be metal or plastic and is the covering for the glass bottles. The idea here (with the thermos) is to slow down the movement of heat from one place to the other. So if you have hot stuff in the thermos or cold stuff in the thermos, the end result is the same. Keep heat from moving to where you don't want it to go for as long as possible. NB It's worth mentioning that modern vacuum flasks (Thermos being a trade name) are made almost entirely of stainless steel, inside and out - it doesn't shatter and is naturally reflective, although not polished to a mirror shine when used as a flask inner. Modern stoppers are also made of plastic.
Vacuum is mantained in thermos flask?
A vacuum is maintained in a thermos flask in order to prevent heat transfer by conduction and convection. The absence of air molecules in the vacuum reduces the amount of heat that can be transferred through these processes, helping to keep the contents of the flask hot or cold for longer periods of time.
What is the scientific principle of making thermos flask?
thermos flask actually works on the principle of insulator. air is trapped between 2 walls of the flask. air being a bad conductor of heat traps it between the walls. this keeps the material in the flask hot for a longer period.add. Actually, usually there is a vacuum between the two walls of the flask, for this is a better insulator than air. hence the name 'vacuum flask'.
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 thermos flask keep things hot using conduction and convestion?
A thermos flask minimizes heat transfer through conduction by having a vacuum insulated wall, which reduces heat loss. Additionally, the inner surface of the flask is reflective to prevent radiant heat loss. The space between the inner and outer walls of the thermos flask also prevents convective heat transfer by eliminating air movement.
How does a thermos flask reduce conduction?
A thermos flask reduces conduction by having a vacuum-sealed space between the inner and outer layers of the flask. This vacuum eliminates air, which is a poor conductor of heat, preventing heat loss or gain through conduction. Additionally, the inner walls of the flask are often coated with a reflective material to further minimize heat transfer by radiation.
Why your vacuum flask cannot maintain the cold anymore?
There could be a crack or leakage that allows air to flow in or out of the flask. It may be time to replace the flask with a new one.
How a thermos flask minimizes energy losses from convection?
A thermos flask minimizes energy losses from convection by using a vacuum-sealed layer between the inner and outer walls. This creates a barrier that prevents heat transfer through the movement of air molecules, as there is no medium for convection to occur in a vacuum. Additionally, the walls of the thermos are typically made of materials with low thermal conductivity to further reduce heat loss through convection.
How is conduction prevented in a thermos flask?
There are many ways this is done. It can be done by having a double walled thermos with either air, an insulator, or a vacuum between. A vacuum will prevent all conduction except where the two walls touch but requires stronger materials.
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How the thermos flask prevents heat loss by conduction?
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.
Why is they sponge in a thermos flask?
The sponge in a thermos flask serves as an insulating material to help maintain the temperature of the contents inside. It reduces heat transfer by minimizing air movement and conduction between the inner and outer walls of the flask. By providing an extra layer of insulation, the sponge helps keep hot liquids hot and cold liquids cold for longer periods. Additionally, it can absorb some moisture, preventing condensation on the outer surface.
How does thermos flask maintain the temperature of the object inside it?
The flask makes use of heavy insulation, either by vaccum, air cushion or just filled with very poor heat conductors to slow the heat loss from a hot drink or warming from the enviroment.
