Which of these dissipates heat when using a heat sink?
A) Chemical coolant
B) Cold water
C) Liquid nitrogen
D) Air
E) Chocolate ice cream
The answer: D) Air
A heat sink uses thermal conduction into the air to dissipate heat from components through a raised grid of copper or aluminum alloy.
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