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Mass, Heat, and Momentum Transfer

The fundamental processes by which mass, heat, and momentum are transferred within a system, including conduction, convection, and diffusion, which are essential concepts in understanding transport phenomena in materials science and engineering

intermediate
5 hours
Physics
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Mass, heat, and momentum transfer are essential concepts in physics that describe how substances interact and move in various systems. Understanding these processes is crucial for applications in engineering, environmental science, and everyday life. By studying these transfers, we can design better...

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Key Terms

Conduction
The transfer of heat through a material without the movement of the material itself.

Example: A metal spoon getting hot in a pot of boiling water.

Convection
The transfer of heat by the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

Example: Warm air rising and cool air sinking in a room.

Diffusion
The process by which particles spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Example: Perfume scent spreading in a room.

Momentum
The quantity of motion an object has, dependent on its mass and velocity.

Example: A moving car has momentum based on its speed and weight.

Viscosity
A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.

Example: Honey is more viscous than water.

Fick's Laws
Laws that describe diffusion processes.

Example: Fick's first law relates the diffusion flux to the concentration gradient.

Related Topics

Thermodynamics
The study of heat and energy transfer.
intermediate
Fluid Dynamics
The study of fluids in motion and the forces acting on them.
advanced
Chemical Engineering
The application of chemical principles to design processes for producing materials.
advanced

Key Concepts

ConductionConvectionDiffusionMomentum Transfer