Practice Transient (unsteady) Diffusion (4.2) - Introduction to Mass Transfer
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Transient (Unsteady) Diffusion

Practice - Transient (Unsteady) Diffusion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define transient diffusion.

💡 Hint: Think about how things change over time.

Question 2 Easy

What does Fick's Second Law describe?

💡 Hint: Consider its role in measuring changes.

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Question 1

What term describes the time-dependent movement of mass from high to low concentration?

Steady-State Diffusion
Transient Diffusion
Mass Concentration

💡 Hint: Think about how concentration behaves over time.

Question 2

Fick's Second Law relates to which kind of diffusion?

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the law's role in describing changes.

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Challenge 1 Hard

A piece of wood absorbs moisture from the air over time. Use Fick’s Second Law to derive a general expression for changes in moisture content.

💡 Hint: Consider initial conditions and moisture representation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Predict the time it takes for a chemical to diffuse through a barrier if you know its diffusivity and concentration gradient.

💡 Hint: Apply mathematical modeling to your diffusion scenario.

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