Question

Which of the following describes a heat sink?

A. A device that converts work into heat
B. A device that absorbs and draws heat from a hot object,
dispersing it into the surroundings
C. A device that converts heat into work
D. A device that inputs heat into a cool object

Answer 1

B. A device that absorbs and draws heat from a hot object,

dispersing it into the surroundings

Step-by-step explanation

a heat sink is an object that disperses heat from another object. They're most commonly used in computers, but are also found in cell phones , DVD players and even refrigerators. In computers, a heat sink is an attachment for a chip that prevents the chip from overheating and, in modern computers, it's as important as any other component.