Thermal Physics and Matter · Thermodynamics

Thermal Processes

Investigating conduction, convection, and radiation as mechanisms of heat transfer.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the surface-to-volume ratio affect the cooling rate of a heat sink?
  2. 2What variables affect the thermal conductivity of sustainable building materials?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply radiation principles to maximize the efficiency of solar thermal collectors?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Transfer of Thermal Energy - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Physics
Unit: Thermal Physics and Matter
Period: Thermodynamics

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