Radiation: By what primary heat transfer mechanism does the sun warm the earth?
A. convection
B. conduction
C. radiation
D. All of these processes are equally important in combination.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Thermodynamic Devices: A refrigerator has a coefficient of performance equal to 4.2. How much work must be done on the operating gas in the refrigerator in order to remove 250 J of heat from the interior compartment?
A. 60 J B. 120 J C. 250 J D. 480 J E. 1050 J
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