A component designed to lower the temperature of an electronic device by dissipating heat into the surrounding air. All modern CPUs require a heat sink. Some also require a fan. A heat sink without a fan is called a passive heat sink; a heat sink with a fan is called an active heat sink. Heat sinks are generally made of an aluminum alloy and often have fins. PREVIOUSHeartbleed Bug.
Uplift and erosion help bring metamorphic rock to the Earth's surface. Examples of metamorphic rocks include anthracite, quartzite, marble, slate, granulite, gneiss and schist. Anthracite is a type of coal with a high carbon count, few impurities and with a high luster (meaning it looks shiny).Marble is a metamorphic rock that is formed from the sedimentary rock limestone.etamorphic Rock Facts. Enjoy our metamorphic rock facts for kids. Find interesting information and a range of examples that help explain what metamorphic rocks are and what makes them different from other kinds of rocks. Metamorphic rocks have been changed over time by extreme pressure and heat.
Metamorphic rocks fall into two major categories: foliated metamorphic sedimentary rocks non-foliated metamorphic rocks. Refer to Metamorphic Rock Photos for more visual examples of each of these metamorphic rock types. Foliated (Layered) Metamorphic Rocks 1. slate Slate is metamorphosed shale.Slate is tougher than shale and it breaks into thin, flat layers.Slate is usually dark gray, but it can also be red colored.efer to Metamorphic Rock Photos for more visual examples of each of these metamorphic rock types. Foliated (Layered) Metamorphic Rocks 1. slate Slate is metamorphosed shale. Slate is tougher than shale and it breaks into thin, flat layers. Slate is usually dark gray, but it can also be red colored.