answersLogoWhite

0

Well,

If the surface area is small, say 1 m2 . And the temperature is 1000C

You lose only 2% of your heat.

But if the surface area is big/largel, say 10 m2 . And the temperature is still 1000C

You lose only 20% of your heat.

So the bigger your surface area the bigger your heat loss is.

Warning: It is a example, the calculation is not correct!

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Still curious? Ask our experts.

Chat with our AI personalities

FranFran
I've made my fair share of mistakes, and if I can help you avoid a few, I'd sure like to try.
Chat with Fran
RafaRafa
There's no fun in playing it safe. Why not try something a little unhinged?
Chat with Rafa
TaigaTaiga
Every great hero faces trials, and you—yes, YOU—are no exception!
Chat with Taiga

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the relationship between heat loss and surface area?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Continue Learning about Geometry

Does the diameter surface area and circumference affect the heat loss?

yes heat loss is affected by diameter, circumference and surface area. Heat loss depends on the surface area : volume ratio.......the larger this is the more heat is lost if a cylinder having the same volume but a different surface area...(therefre radius and circumference is different)........the cylinder having the larger surface area will loose heat fastest


What job needs to use surface area?

Painting, Coating. Some common examples from various sciences: Biology (much cellular activity takes place at, or is affected by, the cell's surface), Chemistry (many reactions depend on surface areas, particularly for catalysts), Physics (evaporation, radiation and absorption of heat, incident light; friction)


What object will take in more heat a single-pane window or a double-pane window?

The double pane window should be more efficient in keeping heat out. However, there is also more heat transfer from the frames if they are metal rather than vinyl. And the surface area of the double pane window is greater so it takes more time for the energy to be absorbed than the single pane window....I think:( My friend told me this information


Why does a carpet feels warmer to bare feet than lino?

Because carpet Barron's less heat from your feet as it has air spaces and acts asan insulater but Lino surface do exactly the opposite They absorb more heat from your legs


Does a larger roof have greater heat loss than a smaller roof?

If a large roof is twice the area of a small roof and they are otherwise the same, the heat loss will be approximately double. If the large roof is twice as insulated as the small roof the heat loss will be similar.