HMH Unit 6 Assessment

Front

What happens when a negatively charged object is brought near an uncharged object?

Back

The negatively charged object is attracted to the uncharged object.

Front

What is the most optimal weather condition for air drying laundry?

Back

A warm, sunny day.

Front

How does a charged object interact with a neutral object?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

What is an example of thermal energy decreasing in a material?

Back

Water freezing into ice.

Front

What is the electric charge of a neutral atom after an electron is removed?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is static electricity?

Back

A buildup of electric charge on the surface of objects.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total energy of all the particles in an object.

Front

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

Back

A conductor allows electric charge to flow easily, while an insulator does not.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is an example of conduction?

Back

A metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.