M2.3 Thermal Energy

Front

What is the BEST example of a conductor? Options: A wooden block, A ceramic mug, A glass cup, A metal bowl

Back

A metal bowl

Front

Which of the following is NOT an insulator? Options: Wool, Plastic, Copper, Styrofoam

Back

Copper

Front

Heat transfers from an area of ____temperature to an area of ___ temperature.

Back

high to low

Front

The ability of a metal to allow heat to pass through it.

Back

thermal conductivity

Front

If the particles in a conductor are more tightly packed, it will have a lower thermal conductivity.

Back

FALSE

Front

The best insulator would have...

Back

No particles at all, it would be a vacuum.

Front

Do all objects emit infrared radiation of varying amounts?

Back

True

Front

When the Earth absorbs more infrared than it emits, it will...

Back

Heat up