Description : Which of the following devices can be used to detect radiant heat? (1) Liquid thermometer (2) Six's maximum and minimum thermometer (3) Constant volume air thermometer (4) Thermopile
Last Answer : (4) Thermopile Explanation: Based on the thermoelectric effect, the thermopile can be used as a heat sensor to measure thermal radiation. A thermopile is made of thermocouple junction pairs connected electrically in series. Thermocouples near the ground measures radiant energy.
Description : Which of the following in the correct device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy? (1) constant volume gas thermometer (2) liquid-in-glass thermometer (3) thermopile (4) none of these
Last Answer : (3) thermopile Explanation: A thermopile is an electronic device that converts thermal energy into electrical energy.
Description : Name the German theoretical physicist who was awarded the Nobel prize for his principle of radiation which states that radiant energy is composed of tiny bits of energy called quanta, the magnitude of which can be calculated by multiplying the frequency of the radiation times a universal constant?
Last Answer : ANSWER: (MAX) PLANCK
Description : Routine A.C. motor maintenance should include periodic ______________. A. thermometer readings at normal loads to detect abnormal temperature rises B. inspection of the motor's internals for loose rotor bars ... C. bearing replacement each year using sealed units if available D. all of the above
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Wollen clothes keep the body warm because – (1) Wool increases the temperature of the body (2) Wool is a had conductor (3) Wool absorbs radiant heat from outer objects (4) Wool rejects heat from the outer objects
Last Answer : (2) Wool is a had conductor Explanation: It is just because woolen clothes have fibres and between those fibres air is trapped which reduces heat loss. Air reduces heat loss because it is an ... have a greater bulk than other textiles, and retain air, which causes the product to retain heat.
Description : Energy stored in a body as thermal or internal energy consists of one of the following. Does it consist of: w) heat in the form of radiant energy x) molecular kinetic energy only y) molecular potential energy only z) both kinetic and potential energy
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BOTH KINETIC AND POTENTIAL ENERGY
Description : Wollen clothes keep the body warm because (1) Wool increases the temperature of the body (2) Wool is a bad conductor (3) Wool absorbs radiant heat from outer objects (4) Wool rejects heat from the outer objects
Last Answer : Wool is a bad conductor
Description : The gas in a constant gas thermometer cooled to absolute zero would have _________. a. no volume b. no pressure c. zero temperature at all scales d. none of the above
Last Answer : no pressure
Description : What gas thermometer is based on the principle that at low pressure, the temperature of a gas is proportional to its pressure at constant volume? A. Constant-pressure gas thermometer B. Isobaric gas thermometer C. Isometric gas thermometer D. Constant-volume gas thermometer
Last Answer : Constant-volume gas thermometer
Description : The temperatures of the ideal gas temperature scale are measured by using a ______. A. Constant-volume gas thermometer B. Constant-mass gas thermometer C. Constant-temperature gas thermometer D. Constant-pressure gas thermometer
Description : Radiant Heaters More Energy Efficient Than Forced Air Heat?
Last Answer : Radiant heaters supply heat directly to the ceiling, floor or walls of a home. They use radiant heat transfer, which is heat moving directly from the hot surface to the objects or people in the room. ... lost in the duct work. Since there is no moving air, it is better for people with Allergies.
Description : A gas thermometer is more sensitive than a liquid thermometer because a gas: (1) is lighter than liquid (2) expands more than a liquid (3) is easy to obtain (4) does not change state easily
Last Answer : (4) does not change state easily Explanation: Gas is easily compressed so it would have a more versatile range of measurement at least in our atmospheric conditions. Liquid is not so ... apparatus is a constant volume thermometer. Gas thermometers are often used to calibrate other thermometers.
Description : A gas thermometer is more sensitive than a liquid thermometer because a gas : (1) is lighter than liquid (2) expands more than a liquid (3) is easy to obtain (4) does not change state easily
Last Answer : does not change state easily
Description : What is the source of electric energy in an artificial satellite? (a) A mini nuclear reactor (b) A dynamo (c) A thermopile (d) Solar cells
Last Answer : Ans:(d)
Description : A semiconductor that decreases in resistance with an increase in temperature is known as a _____________. A. resistor B. thermistor C. diode D. thermopile
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : What device measures infrared radiation below? a. thermocouple b. thermopile c. thermodynamic device d. thermos
Last Answer : thermopile
Description : Clausius-Clapeyron Equation gives accurate result, when the (A) Vapour pressure is relatively low and the temperature does not vary over wide limits (B) Vapour obeys the ideal gas law and the latent heat of ... is negligible compared with that in the vapour state (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Pick out the wrong statement: (A) With change in temperature, the radiant energy emitted by a black body remains unchanged (B) Absorptivity of a body approaches unity in case of diffuse reflection (C) Absorptivity of ... unity (D) Value of Stefan-Boltzmann constant is 4.876 10 -8 KCal/m2 .hr.°K4
Last Answer : (A) With change in temperature, the radiant energy emitted by a black body remains unchanged
Description : Are all instant read meat thermometer devices digital?
Last Answer : Instant read meat thermometers are always digital. The other syle of meat thermometer is analog and it takes time to reach the temperature reading after insertion into the meat.
Description : Which of the following devices should be used to measure the temperature of a battery electrolyte? A. Mercury thermometer B. Alcohol thermometer C. Thermocouple pyrometer D. Potentiometer
Description : Turndown ratio of a burner gives an idea of the __________ in the furnace. (A) Range of fuel firing rates (B) Volume of the combustion chamber (C) Maximum heat input rate only (D) Minimum heat input rate only
Last Answer : (A) Range of fuel firing rates
Description : Total Air Temperature is: a. The maximum temperature attainable by the air when brought to rest, adiabatically b. The temperature indicated on the air temperature thermometer plus the ram rise c. The static air temperature minus the recovery factor d. The recovery factor plus the ram rise
Last Answer : a. The maximum temperature attainable by the air when brought to rest, adiabatically
Description : Anyone have radiant heat under tile floors in their home?
Last Answer : The only one I knew of was a contractor that put it in his garage. He said if he was going to work on his equipment he was going to be warm. He also fell asleep under the equipment at times.
Description : Does your home have radiant heat and how do you like it?
Last Answer : It’s definitely warmer as long as you are close to the source. But it just doesn’t keep an entire home at the same temp as well as central heat. unless you crank it up to sauna hot, there will be cold spots in the house.
Description : If your house has radiant heat how do you like it?
Last Answer : I grew up in a house with this. I was always warm enough. I prefer it over blower type heating. It creates a nice even heat instead of an “on/off” kind of thing.
Description : What are the benefits of installing radiant heat flooring in my home?
Last Answer : Radiant heat flooring is generally more efficient than baseboard heating and forced air heating and uses less electricity. There may be tax benefits available as well. In addition it is better for people with ... on a cold day to have a warm floor beneath your feet! Mainly comfort and efficiency.
Description : Radiant Heat Repair?
Last Answer : form_title=Radiant Heat Repair form_header=10573 What panels need serviced or repaired? (Check all that apply.)*= [] Floor panel (heating) [] Floor panel (cooling) [] Ceiling panel (heating) [] ... ) No heat in all locations () Fluctuating heat () Burning smell () Thermostat not functioning properly
Description : Any energy which radiates in the form of radio waves, infrared waves, light waves, x-rays, etc. A. Radiant energy B. Electromagnetic C. Heat D. Ultraviolet
Last Answer : B. Electromagnetic
Description : It is the deposition of radiant energy as heat into an absorbing body. a. Radiation b. Ionization c. Convection d. Insolation
Last Answer : Insolation
Description : How to Install Radiant Heat Flooring ?
Last Answer : How to Install Radiant Heat Flooring There are many ways to heat up a home. Some people use space heaters and radiators, but spreading the heat unevenly around a living space can be quite uncomfortable. To ... , you can save a lot on your heating bills and give your home a new sense of warmth.
Description : Which of the following is not a renewable resourse ? (1) Thorium (2) Geothermal heat (3) Tidal power (4) Radiant energy (4) Dekke Toba fish - Brazil
Last Answer : Thorium
Description : The radiant energy having lowest energy is – (1) gamma rays (2) UV rays (3) visible light (4) microwave radiation
Last Answer : (4) microwave radiation Explanation: The parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, arranged from highest energy to lowest, are gamma rays, Xrays, Ultraviolet light, visible light, infrared light, microwaves, and radio waves.
Description : Radiant energy emitted from a blackbody is only a function of what?
Last Answer : ANSWER: TEMPERATURE
Description : To develop the correct mathematical description of the distribution of radiated energy of a blackbody with respect to wavelength for a given temperature, Planck found it necessary to assume that the molecular ... units or quanta y) radiant energy in a continuous form z) none of the above.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- RADIANT ENERGY IN DISCRETE UNITS OR QUANTA
Description : The radiant energy having lowest energy is (1) gamma rays (2) UV rays (3) visible light (4) microwave radiation
Last Answer : microwave radiation
Description : Protective relays are devices that detect abnormal conditions in electrical circuits by measuring (a) current during abnormal condition (b) voltage during abnormal condition (c) constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions (d) none of the above
Last Answer : (c) constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions
Last Answer : Protective relays are devices that detect abnormal conditions in electrical circuits by measuring constantly the electrical quantities which differ during normal and abnormal conditions.
Description : Otto cycle efficiency is higher than Diesel cycle efficiency for the same compression ratio and heat input because in Otto cycle A. combustion is at constant volume B. expansion and compression are isentropic C. maximum temperature is higher D. heat rejection is lower
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : The clearance volume of the air compressor is kept minimum because A. It allows maximum compression to be achieved B. It greatly affects volumetric efficiency C. It results in minimum work D. It permits isothermal compression
Last Answer : ANSWER : B
Description : Ten cu. ft of air at 300psia and 400°F is cooled to 140°F at constant volume. What is the transferred heat? a.-120Btu b. -220Btu c.-320Btu d. -420Btu formula: Q= mcv(T2-T1)
Last Answer : -420Btu
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The controlling resistance in case of heating of air by condensing steam is in the air film (B) The log mean temperature difference (LMTD) for ... a pure fluid at a given pressure from liquid to vapor or vice-versa occurs at saturation temperature
Last Answer : (C) In case of a 1 - 2 shell and tube heat exchanger, the LMTD correction factor value increases sharply, when a temperature cross occurs
Description : Which of the following situations can be approximated to a steady state heat transfer system? (A) A red hot steel slab (having outside surface temperature as 1300°C) exposed to the atmospheric air at ... flowing at the rate of 6 Kg/minute through a copper pipe exposed to atmospheric air at 35°C
Last Answer : (B) 10 kg of dry saturated steam at 8 kgf/cm2 flowing through a short length of stainless steel pipe exposed to atmospheric air at 35°C
Description : Safety aside, for which of the following reasons is alcohol used in preference to mercury in a minimum thermometer? w) Alcohol has a higher boiling point x) Alcohol has a lower freezing point y) Alcohol contracts more uniformly z) Alcohol can be dyed for visibility
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- ALCOHOL HAS A LOWER FREEZING POINT
Description : What is the clear liquid inside a Galileo Thermometer?
Last Answer : I have one of those myself, and no need to worry, it’s just water.
Description : Why is the gas thermometers is more sensitive than the liquid thermometer? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : What is a liquid thermometer?
Last Answer : Those thermometers use liquid crystals to measure temperature.More specifically, they use chiral nematic liquid crystals--longasymmetric molecules that arrange themselves in orderly spirals ... adifferent temperature.copied from:http://rabi.phys.Virginia.edu/HTW/thermometers_and_thermostats.html
Description : How is a lab thermometer different from a liquid thermometer?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Why is the gas thermometers is more sensitive than the liquid thermometer?
Last Answer : Expand more than liquids