Explain a fundamental characteristic that differentiates conduction from convection and radiation.
What will be an ideal response?
Conduction is the only heat transfer mechanism that dominates in solid materials. Convection and
radiation play important roles in fluids or, for radiation, in a vacuum. Under certain conditions, e.g., a
transparent solid, radiation could be important in a solid.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Pulsars are rapidly spinning
A) regular stars like our Sun. B) red giant stars. C) neutron stars. D) white dwarfs. E) supernova.
Why is Neptune denser than Saturn?
A) Neptune has a higher proportion of hydrogen compounds and rocks than Saturn. B) Neptune has a larger mass and stronger gravity than Saturn. C) Neptune has a much more massive core than Saturn. D) Neptune has a greater proportion of helium compared to hydrogen than Saturn.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false