Eli5: Why are space heaters shaped like that? And radiators?

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Eli5: Why are space heaters shaped like that? And radiators?

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Can’t speak to the “shaped like that” without an example, but in general radiators usually want to maximize their surface area to they may have fins, bends, and folds. Also tend to be near to the floor instead of ceiling because heat rises.