Thermoelectric Materials Quiz

Who discovered the thermoelectric effect in 1821?

• John Doe

• Thomas Johann Seebeck

• Antoine Becquerel

• Nur Idayu Ayob

What is the main principle operation of a thermoelectric generator?

• Seebeck effect

• Peltier effect

• Faraday effect

• Bohr effect

What is the primary application of thermoelectric cooling?

• Water pumps

• Refrigerator

• Heating systems

• Lighting fixtures

What is the figure of merit used to evaluate the efficiency of thermoelectric materials?

• LMN

• XYZ

• ABC

• ZT

Which type of materials are commonly integrated into thermoelectric materials due to their exceptional conductive and mechanical properties?

• Carbon nanotubes and graphene

• Gold and silver

• Silicon and aluminum

• Copper and zinc

What is the primary advantage of utilizing thermoelectric materials in industrial energy conversion systems?

• Reduced efficiency

• Waste heat recovery

• Higher energy consumption

• Increased pollution

What is the primary challenge associated with thermoelectric materials in terms of material optimization?

• Enhancing performance and efficiency

• Increasing cost

• Increasing environmental impact

• Decreasing power factor

What is the primary application of thermoelectric materials in wearable devices?

• Heating systems

• Generating electricity

• Promoting personal energy solutions

• Cooling systems

What is the direct conversion of temperature differences to electrical voltage and vice versa known as?

• Magnetic effect

• Piezoelectric effect

• Photovoltaic effect

• Thermoelectric effect

What is the primary environmental benefit of utilizing thermoelectric materials?

• Decreased efficiency

• Higher energy consumption

• Increase in pollution

• Reduction of waste heat