Science
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entropy
a measure of disorder
compressor
a pump that increases the pressure of a gas
R-value
a standardized measure of the ability to insulate
insulation
any material that reduces heat flow
Which of the following can supply the energy for modern home heating systems?
electricity biomass solar geothermal
radiation
heat flow away from the emitting object by means of electromagnetic waves, mostly in the infrared region
convection
heat flow due to the mass motion of a fluid
specific heat capacity
the quantity of energy that a given mass of substance must absorb to increase its temperature by a specific amount
