IPC Chapter 5: Thermal Energy

Automobile engines and steam engines are examples of .

• steam engines

• internal combustion engine

• external combustion engine

• solar collector

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Wind and ocean currents are formed by .

• radiation

• convection

• condusction

• condensation

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A material that reduces the transfer of thermal energy is a(n) .

• conductor

• insulator

• solar collector

• radiator

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All of the following are good thermal conductors EXCEPT .

• silver

• copper

• air

• aluminum

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is most resistant to thermal energy transfers.

• copperwire

• aluminum foil

• water

• foam insulation

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Which answer best represents what a fluid is?

• liquid and gases

• liquids

• gases and solids

• solids and liquids

The transfer of energy that does not require matter is _________ .

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

• combustion

Solar collectors are parts of _________.

• passive solar heating systems

• active solar heating systems

• internal combustion engines

• external combustion engines

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Energy from the Sun travels to Earth as .

• mechanical energy

• chemical energy

• radiant energy

• combustion

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A device that converts thermal energy into mechanical energy is a .

• heat mover

• radiator

• heat engine

• conductor

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