Factor effecting heat loss Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 3 things that you could do to change the amount of heat being lost?

A

1) Increase the surface area
2) Change the surface
3) Change the material

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2
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Name 3 things that have cooling fins on?

A

1) Fridge
2) Motor bike
3) Car radiator

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3
Q

Why are elephants ears so big?

A

Because if they have a larger surface area this means they will able to loss heat faster and not get too hot.

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4
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Why do wales have a small surface area?

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Because they will be able able to keep heat in better.

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Why do arctic foxes have small ears.

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Because it is cold in the antarctic therefore you will need to keep the heat in better and with a small surface area this will help.

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