Practice - Basics of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
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Practice Questions
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What does the First Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Think about conservation of energy.
Name the three methods of heat transfer in solar thermal systems.
💡 Hint: Remember the process of how heat moves.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the Second Law of Thermodynamics state?
💡 Hint: Consider inherent realities of energy transfer.
Which of the following is not a method of heat transfer?
💡 Hint: Focus on what methods there are.
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Challenge Problems
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A solar thermal system has an efficiency of 70%. If the energy input is 1000 J, how much useful energy output can be expected?
💡 Hint: Use the formula for efficiency.
Consider a solar collector with an insulated surface. Discuss the potential effects of insulation on conduction losses.
💡 Hint: Think about how heat flows from hot to cold.
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