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Well, considering that most of our heat comes from the sun,

through 93 million miles of vacuum ...

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What is a substance that allows heat or electricity to pass through?

A conductor is a substance that allows heat or electricity to pass through. A few examples of conductors are:WaterMetalAir (although not a good conductor is still a conductor)graphiteSalts and solutions of saltsPlasma (ionized gas)Vacuum that contains free electrons or ions


Can heat pass thourgh a conductor?

That is the definition of a conductor. Yes.Answer.Pure heat can pass through anything except a vacuum. Generally though, electrical conductors are better conductors of heat although not necessarily. Beryllium oxide ceramic is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity which is why it is often used for the manufacture of some electronic components like RF power transistors.


Is duct tape a good conductor of heat?

Duct tape is not a good conductor of heat. Its composition and thickness make it a poor conductor, so it does not readily transfer heat.


How does a vacuum flask reduce heat transfer by conduction?

A vacuum flask reduces heat transfer by conduction by having an airless space between two layers of glass. Since air is a poor conductor of heat, this design minimizes heat transfer through conduction. Additionally, the reflective surface on the inner wall of the flask reduces heat transfer by radiation.


Is vacuum a good conductor of heat?

Heat is the transfer of energy from one object or substance to another. There are three types of heat transfer - conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction requires that the first object (or substance) be in direct physical contact with the second. A vacuum between the substances prevents this type of heat transfer, which is why double-paned windows are evacuated between the panes to reduce heat transfer to the outside. Convection occurs when atoms or molecules move in fluids (gases or liquids), and carry the kinetic energy of molecular motion with them. Since a vacuum doesn't contain any atoms or molecules, convection will not occur in a vacuum. Technically, a vacuum would allow atoms and molecules to convect through it, but then it wouldn't be a full vacuum. Radiation is energy transfer by electromagnetic waves (light). Light does not require a medium to propagate and will travel perfectly well through a vacuum, which is how the energy of the Sun is transferred to the Earth. So heat can be transferred through a vacuum by radiation.

Related Questions

What metal is the poorest conductor of heat?

Vacuum


Is a vacuum a good heat conductor?

nope


What is the most poor conductor of heat?

vacuum


Can a vacuum is conductor or non conductor?

A vacuum is a non conductor.


What are the conductors of electricity and heat?

1. The Conductor of ELECTRICITY is the ELECTRON. 2. The Conductor of HEAT in a Material is FRICTIONAL result of Molecules or Atoms. In a Vacuum it will be Infrared Energy WAVES.


How can vacuum be good conductor of heat?

There are three modes of conduction of heat :-1.conduction2. convection3. radiationheat flow through vacuum comes under heat flow through radiation. Im this case heat acts as an electromagnetic wave , as these waves can propagate through vacuum energy is transferred even though there is no contact between the source and the drain(sink/destination .... whatever).Note :- Actually we discussions pertaining to the matter weather vacuum is a good conductor or bad conductor are inappropriate as vacuum is not a material to discuss its properties, its just like asking give me a dozen of water(i am not intentionally sarcastic i just want to explain how weird it is to say that vacuum is a good conductor).


How does Heat transfer takes place in oven under vacuum?

Only by radiation, if not screened and by conduction, if mounted on a thermal conductor (heat sink)


Is outer space a conductor of heat?

Outer space is mostly a vacuum and does not conduct heat well because it lacks a medium for heat transfer to occur. In the absence of matter to carry thermal energy, heat transfer in space primarily occurs through radiation.


Is berylium a good conductor of heat?

Very good. Used in vacuum tubes and barred recently from high tech electronics.


Is fabric a conductor of heat?

It is not a heat conductor.


What is a substance that allows heat or electricity to pass through?

A conductor is a substance that allows heat or electricity to pass through. A few examples of conductors are:WaterMetalAir (although not a good conductor is still a conductor)graphiteSalts and solutions of saltsPlasma (ionized gas)Vacuum that contains free electrons or ions


Can heat pass thourgh a conductor?

That is the definition of a conductor. Yes.Answer.Pure heat can pass through anything except a vacuum. Generally though, electrical conductors are better conductors of heat although not necessarily. Beryllium oxide ceramic is a good conductor of heat but not of electricity which is why it is often used for the manufacture of some electronic components like RF power transistors.