Unit 6 Concept 3 Thermal Energy

Concept 3

Thermal Energy

Multiple Choice

Temperature is a measure of the _________ energy of the particles in an object.

• kinetic

• potential

• thermal

• vibrational

Multiple Choice

Thermal energy flows from ______ temperature to ______ temperature.

• high / low

• it doesn't flow

• it depends on the difference

• low / high

Multiple Choice

The transfer of energy from direct contact of particles is called what?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Multiple Choice

The transfer of energy from the movement of particles is called what?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Multiple Choice

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves is called what?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

Multiple Choice

A material that allows heat, or electricity, to flow through it would be called what?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Covector

• Thor

Multiple Choice

A material that DOES NOT allows heat, or electricity, to flow through it would be called what?

• Conductor

• Insulator

• Covector

• Thor

Multiple Choice

Metals are usually considered to be what?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Multiple Choice

Plastics are usually considered to be what?

• Conductor

• Insulator