Transfer of Thermal Energy Quiz

Thermal energy is transferred from a region of lower temperature to a region of higher temperature.

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Thermal energy transfer in solids occurs via conduction, which involves the collision of vibrating particles.

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Convection, the primary means of thermal energy transfer in fluids, involves changes in the densities of different regions of a fluid.

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Radiation requires a medium for transmission, and the rate of its emission depends on the colour, texture, temperature and area of the object's surface.

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Solar panels are usually painted dull black to increase the rate of absorption of infrared radiation.

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