What is thermal mass?

What will be an ideal response?


Thermal mass (also called thermal capacity) is the ability of a component to store heat. It is directly related to surface density of the material (#/ft2). The greater the surface density, the greater its thermal mass. Concrete walls and slabs, brick, adobe, and stone walls have a higher thermal mass than glazed walls or skylights.

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An extremely light feed of an abrasive saw will ensure that the wheel will not be excessively heated

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The operational speed of electromagnetic field winding depends on the strength of the motor's total what?

What will be an ideal response?

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Technician A says that trailing arms include any arm where the supported member trails the arm. Technician B says that trailing arms may also be called control arms on some vehicles. Which technician is correct?

A) Technician A only B) Technician B only C) Both technicians A and B D) Neither technician A nor B

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