Understanding Thermodynamics Through Everyday Examples

Magnetism

Heat transfer

Gravity

Photosynthesis

To heat up contents

To cool down contents

To minimize heat transfer

To mix contents

Energy of heat

Energy of motion

Energy of light

Energy of position

Through sound

Through direct contact

Through a vacuum

Through light

Freezing

Heat transfer

Evaporation

Condensation

Conduction

Convection

Radiation

None of the above

To prevent corrosion

To absorb heat

To reflect radiation

For aesthetic reasons

To store extra liquid

To keep the contents under pressure

To minimize heat transfer through conduction

To make the thermos lighter

Magnetic fields

Uneven heating

Radiation

Direct contact

Solids and liquids

Liquids and gases

Solids and gases

Gases and plasmas