Waves and Energy Unit Test

Front

The flow of energy from warmer places to cooler places due to difference in temperature is:

Back

Heat

Front

At what temperature does water boil in celsius?

Back

100 degrees

Front

Heat can be transferred through empty space by invisible electromagnetic rays. No matter is required for this type of heat transfer to occur. Which word best fits with the previous sentences?

Back

Radiation

Front

The currents that are in the room right now, causing warm air to rise and cool air to sink, are called:

Back

convection currents

Front

Which two ratios represent thermal equilibrium? Options: 100:150, 200:20, 50:50

Back

50:50

Front

What measures the average kinetic energy of the particles of an object or substance? Options: Heat, Temperature, Insulator

Back

Temperature

Front

Which is an example of a good conductor? Options: Plastic, Aluminum, Rubber

Back

Aluminum

Front

Which is an example of a good Insulator? Options: Wool, Copper, Gold

Back

Wool

Front

My phone is really warm and it left a warm spot on my desk, why is that?

Back

Conduction

Front

Is elastic energy a type of kinetic or potential energy?

Back

Potential