Unit 3- Heat and Temperature

As the kinetic energy of the particles in a substance increases, the temperature of the substance __________.

• increases
• decreases
• stays the same
• Does a little dance

Energy is transferred as heat between two objects of ___________ temperatures. 

• different
• same

The average speed of all the particles within an object is called ____________. 

• temperature
• conduction
• radiation
• heat 

A(n) _____________ is a device for measuring temperature.

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer 

Absolute zero is...

• -273º C
• 0º C
• -373º C
• 273º C

The temperature at which an object's particles stop moving is called ____________.

• absolute zero
• minimum temperature
• zero 

In which state of matter are particles moving the slowest?

• solid
• liquid
• gas
• all of the above

Insulation is used in the walls of a building to ____.

• trap solar energy
• keep thermal energy from moving through the walls
• conduct thermal energy
• keep cold air from moving through the walls

Specific heat of water is  4.18 J/g°C. Specific heat of wood is 1.760 J/g°C What material needs more heat energy to raise the temperature?

• Water
• Wood
• Both are same

A high specific heat means...

• It heats up quickly with energy added
• It requires more energy to change temperature