Chapter 5 True or False

Heat is a form of energy.

• True

• False

Heat transfer and thermodynamics are two complementary branches of science.

• True

• False

Heat transfer is a discipline of thermal engineering.

• True

• False

There can be net heat transfer between two systems that are at the same temperature.

• True

• False

Metals have many free electrons.

• True

• False

The free electrons can carry heat.

• True

• False

Metals are generally very good conductors of heat.

• True

• False

Thermal conductivity is a measure of the ability of a material to conduct electricity.

• True

• False

Copper and silver that are good electric conductors.

• True

• False

Copper and silver are good heat conductors.

• True

• False