EXAM - Vacuum Flask Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Vacuum

A

Vacuum reduces heat loss by conduction and convection only radiated heat can travel through a vacuum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

plastic case

A

outer plastic case reduces heat loss by conduction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Tight fit stopper

A

reduces conduction convection and radiation from the top of the flask

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Support

A

Small support stops the glass from touching the outer container to minimise heat loss by conduction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Double glass bottle

A

Glass is a good insulator reducing heat loss by conduction and is also good to contain the vacuum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly