Describe how a heat pipe works

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A volatile fluid is heated and vaporized in the inner pipe. Surrounding the inner pipe is an outer tube with a hard vacuum, forming an insulating layer around the inner tube. The vapor in the inner tube transfers its heat to a heat transfer fluid which moves the heat to a heat exchanger, to heat water. As the vapor cools, it condenses back to a liquid and returns to the bottom of the heat pipe.

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Data link resistance can be measured on the composite vehicle at data link connector pins:

What will be an ideal response?

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A section is a __________ view of a specific location showing the object.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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