Thermal Energy Flashcard

Front

Rank the states of matter according to the spacing between particles, from largest to smallest.

Back

gas - liquid - solid

Front

Which type of energy contained in the self-heating pack is responsible for producing heat when the liquids mix? Options: Thermal, Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical

Back

Chemical

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-3

Front

A student investigates how far a marble can travel up the incline after rolling down the ramp. Without friction, what is the maximum height the marble will be able to reach on the incline?

Back

10 cm

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

Which event is an example of conduction? Options:

The Sun warms the Earth

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A pot of boiling water warms the spoon in the pot

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The fire in the fireplace warms the room

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Cold pizza warms up in a microwave

Back

A pot of boiling water warms the spoon in the pot

Front

Which is the best example of convection?

Back

Heat rises in a chimney

Front

Why does a block of ice melt when placed on a hot sidewalk?

Back

The energy from the sidewalk flows to the ice.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

What is the primary means by which the Sun warms the Earth?

Back

Transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves

Front

When a lightbulb is used to light up a room, what is transferred by light waves from the bulb to the surfaces in the room?

Back

energy

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

NGSS.MS-PS4-2

Front

As the temperature of water increases, what change occurs to the water molecules?

Back

The molecules move at a faster rate and farther apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Front

Order of diagrams indicating DECREASING distance between atoms in water at different temperatures.

Back

2, 3, 1

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4