Introduction to Transmission of Heat

Transmission of heat is a key chapter in NEET Physics that explains how thermal energy moves from one body to another. Understanding heat transfer is crucial for both theoretical questions and numerical problems in NEET exams.

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Modes of Heat Transfer

There are three primary modes of heat transfer:

1. Conduction

2. Convection

3. Radiation

Each mode is essential for NEET aspirants to understand both conceptually and numerically.

Conduction of Heat

• Definition: Transfer of heat through a medium without the bulk movement of particles.

• Occurs mainly in solids.

• Formula for heat conduction (Fourier’s Law):
  Q/t = k A (ΔT / L)

  • Q = heat transferred

  • t = time

  • k = thermal conductivity

  • A = cross-sectional area

  • ΔT = temperature difference

  • L = thickness of material

• NEET numericals often involve composite walls, rods, and heat flow calculations.

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Convection of Heat

• Definition: Transfer of heat through bulk movement of fluid (liquids or gases).

• Types of convection:

  1. Natural convection: Due to density differences caused by temperature variation.

  2. Forced convection: Caused by external devices like fans or pumps.

• NEET questions may include fluid heating, cooling systems, and natural convection examples.

Convection is important for understanding heat transfer in fluids, atmosphere, and engineering applications.

Radiation of Heat

• Definition: Transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves without any medium.

• All bodies emit and absorb radiation.

• Stefan-Boltzmann Law: P = σ A T⁴

  • σ = Stefan-Boltzmann constant

  • A = surface area

  • T = absolute temperature

• Wien’s displacement law and emissivity are important for NEET conceptual questions.

Radiation is the only mode of heat transfer in vacuum, making it vital in space applications and exam questions.

Thermal Conductivity

• Definition: Property of a material to conduct heat efficiently.

• Metals have high thermal conductivity, while insulators like wood have low.

• NEET numericals include heat flow through rods, composites, and walls.

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Newton’s Law of Cooling

• Statement: Rate of cooling of a body is proportional to the temperature difference between the body and surroundings.

• Formula: dT/dt ∝ (T − T_env)

• Applications: Cooling of liquids, hot objects, and experimental determination of thermal constants.

• NEET questions often include time of cooling and temperature calculations.

Understanding this law is crucial for solving practical and numerical NEET problems.

Insulation and Practical Applications

• Insulators: Reduce heat loss (wool, glass wool, air gap).

• Conductors: Efficient heat transfer (metals like copper and aluminum).

• Applications:

  • Cooking vessels

  • Refrigerators and coolers

  • Building construction and double-glazed windows

  • Radiators and heat exchangers

NEET questions may ask conceptual and numerical applications of heat transfer.

Heat Transfer in Liquids and Gases

• Convection currents form due to density differences in fluids.

• Natural convection: Hot water rises, cold water sinks.

• Forced convection: Fans, pumps, and wind enhance heat transfer.

• NEET numericals may include heat flow rate and temperature changes in liquids and gases.

Combined Modes of Heat Transfer

• In practical situations, heat transfer occurs by conduction, convection, and radiation simultaneously.

• Examples: Heating water in a pot (conduction through pot, convection in water, radiation from surface)

• NEET aspirants should understand how to identify and calculate contributions of each mode.

Tips for NEET Preparation on Transmission of Heat

1. Memorize formulas for conduction, convection, and radiation.

2. Practice numericals involving rods, walls, and cooling liquids.

3. Understand conceptual differences between modes.

4. Solve problems on Newton’s law of cooling stepwise.

5. Relate real-life phenomena like heating, cooling, and insulation for conceptual clarity.

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• Covers conduction, convection, radiation, thermal conductivity, and Newton’s law of cooling

• Includes step-by-step examples, solved numericals, and diagrams

• Structured for easy revision and conceptual understanding

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These notes ensure aspirants can confidently tackle heat transfer questions in NEET exams.

Conclusion

The chapter Transmission of Heat is an essential part of NEET Physics under thermodynamics and heat transfer. Mastery of conduction, convection, radiation, thermal conductivity, and Newton’s law of cooling is crucial for solving both conceptual and numerical problems.

StudentBro NEET Physics notes provide structured, clear, and exam-focused guidance, enabling aspirants to confidently solve heat transfer questions and excel in NEET exams.