Thermal Energy, Density

The heat from a hot burner to a pot is transferred by ______.

• convection

• insulation

• radiation

• conduction

Hot coffee is stirred with a spoon; the spoon gets hot due to

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

In the situation illustrated, how will heat energy move? Heat energy will be transferred from –

• the water to the hot plate by convection.

• the water to the hot plate by conduction.

• the hot plate to the water by convection.

• the hot plate to the water by conduction.

Which is NOT an insulator.

• Wool

• Plastic

• Copper

• Glass

Is Iron a Conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

Is Wood a conductor or Insulator?

• Conductor

• Insulator

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

• An insulator allows electricity to flow through it easily and a conductor does not

• A conductor allows electricity to flow through it easily and an insulator does not.

• An insulator is magnetic and a conductor is not

• A conductor is magnetic and an insulator is not

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• iron nail

• plastic spoon

All of the following are conductors except _______.

• metal spoon

• wire

• iron nail

• plastic spoon

An object that doesn't conduct heat well is known as:

• a conductor

• an insulator