Q ∝ A ( T₁ - T₂ )
t. L
Q ∝ K A ( T₁ - T₂ )
t. L
K=Q × L
t. A ( T₁ - T₂ )
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Q2. Write a note on greenhouse effect.
Answer : GREEN HOUSE EFFECT : The radiation coming from the Sun contain heat
radiations, which are of larger wavelength as compared with light. Glass and thin polythene allowe to pass
radiations of larger wavelength. But radiations of small wavelength cannot pass through them. This is the
reason that temperature inside green house rise due to radiation coming from the Sun. heat radiations
inside the green house cannot escape through glass and polythene walls of green house.
The Earth's atmosphere contain water vapor and carbon dioxide traces. The temperature of Earth is either
maintained or it increases continuously. Due to increase of percentage of carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere, the temperature of Earth is expected to increase. It is reason of "Global Warming".
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2.Define conduction.
Answer : "The mode of transfer of heat by vibrating atoms and free electrons in solids, from hot to
cold part of body is called conduction."
3.Why Styrofoam box is used to keep food hot or ice cream cold for
long time?
Answer : Styrofoam boxes and bad conductors of heat. They does not allow heat to leave or enter the
boxes.
6.Define convection.
Answer : "Transfer of heat by actual movement of molecules from hot place to cold place is known as
Convection."
Transfer of heat in fluids take place by Convection.
11.Define radiation.
Answer : Radiation is the mode of transfer of heat from one place to another place in the form of
waves called electromagnetic waves.
9.3d. Why deserts soon get hot during the day and soon get cold
after Sun set?
Answer : Deserts have sand whose conductivity is large. Therefore temperature of sand rises rapidly
during day. At night, sand conducts heat into surrounding and becomes cold rapidly.