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Conduction
Lower Sec Science · Secondary 2 · Medium · Conduction
A computer processor is covered by a flat aluminium block. To improve cooling by conduction, a designer adds many thin fins to the block. How do the fins help to remove heat faster?
Use the concept of heat transfer by conduction.
Use the concept of heat transfer by conduction.
- They increase the surface area so more heat can be conducted away each second.
- They decrease the surface area so less heat is trapped inside.
- They reduce the mass of metal so it cannot store heat.
- They stop all conduction between the processor and the air.
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