2.2. Transport Properties

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is viscosity?

   Hint

   Think about drinks like honey and water.

2. 2.

   Can you name a material with high thermal conductivity?

   Hint

   Consider materials used in kitchenware.

3. 3.

   What does viscosity measure?

   • Movement speed
   • Flow resistance
   • Thermal conductivity

   Hint

   Consider fluids that flow slowly versus quickly.

4. 4.

   True or False: Higher thermal conductivity means better heat retention.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how quickly heat moves through materials.

5. 5.

   Design a system where high viscosity fluids are transferred through pipes. What factors need to be considered?

   Hint

   Use equations of flow to guide your design choices.

6. 6.

   Analyze the effects of temperature on thermal conductivity in building materials. How would you approach this?

   Hint

   Think about how thermal conductivity changes with material thickness and temperature.