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Heat always flows from a hotter object to a colder one.

So: Heat 'transfers' from 'hot' to 'cold' (cold being a relative term and considered an absence of heat).

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What is the directinality of heat transfer?

Heat transfer can be unidirectional (one-way transfer of heat from one object to another), such as in conduction or convection, or bidirectional (two-way transfer of heat between two objects), such as in radiation. The direction of heat transfer depends on the temperature difference between the objects involved and the properties of the materials.


What is the only way to transfer heat in a vacuum?

The only way to transfer heat in a vacuum is through radiation. Heat transfer by convection and conduction require a medium, such as air or a solid, to transfer energy. In a vacuum, radiation is the only method by which heat can move.


Conduction insulation radiation covection which of these is not a method of heat transfer?

Insulation is not a method of heat transfer, but rather a way to slow down the transfer of heat between objects by using materials that have low thermal conductivity. Heat transfer occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation, where heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler one.


How do you explain the difference between conduction convection or radiation can transfer heat explain?

It's a different way to transfer heat. One object emits electromagnetic radiation (for example, infrared - though it depends on the temperature); another object absorbs it. Heat transfer through radiation can occur in empty space; with conduction and convection, that's not possible.


What is the movement of heat by way of fluid called?

The movement of heat by way of fluid is called convection. It involves the transfer of heat through the motion of the fluid particles.

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What is the directinality of heat transfer?

Heat transfer can be unidirectional (one-way transfer of heat from one object to another), such as in conduction or convection, or bidirectional (two-way transfer of heat between two objects), such as in radiation. The direction of heat transfer depends on the temperature difference between the objects involved and the properties of the materials.


What is the only way to transfer heat in a vacuum?

The only way to transfer heat in a vacuum is through radiation. Heat transfer by convection and conduction require a medium, such as air or a solid, to transfer energy. In a vacuum, radiation is the only method by which heat can move.


What is the best way to eliminate heat transfer?

in power lines, the best way to eliminate heat transfer is to transport energy with a high voltage and low current.


How is heat prevented from transferring?

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Which mechanism is not a way to transfer heat?

Fusible link


Conduction insulation radiation covection which of these is not a method of heat transfer?

Insulation is not a method of heat transfer, but rather a way to slow down the transfer of heat between objects by using materials that have low thermal conductivity. Heat transfer occurs through conduction, convection, and radiation, where heat moves from a warmer object to a cooler one.


How are conduction and radiation?

They both are the way or the process to transfer heat.


What is the main way heat is transfer in the troposphere?

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Is convection a way heat ia transported?

yes convection is way of heat transfer. example : in boilers evaporators are heated up with exhaust gases of coal burning., smoking cigareetes have convective heat transfer to mouth.


How do you explain the difference between conduction convection or radiation can transfer heat explain?

It's a different way to transfer heat. One object emits electromagnetic radiation (for example, infrared - though it depends on the temperature); another object absorbs it. Heat transfer through radiation can occur in empty space; with conduction and convection, that's not possible.


What is the movement of heat by way of fluid called?

The movement of heat by way of fluid is called convection. It involves the transfer of heat through the motion of the fluid particles.


What is the main way heat is transferred from place to place?

Heat is primarily transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact of materials, convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, and radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.