Thermal Energy

Conduction is the transfer of energy by the bulk movement of matter

• true

• false

Radiation is the transfer of energy in the form of particles

• true

• false

In a forced-air heating system, the warm air circulates by convection.

• true

• false

In an internal combustion engine, fuel burns outside the engine in chambers called cylinders

• true

• false

Solar energy can be changed into thermal energy without any work being done

• true

• false

Winds are examples of convection currents

• true

• false

Shiny materials absorb radiant energy

• true

• false

Heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

• true

• false

A material that reduces the flow of heat by conduction, convection, and radiation is

• a conductor

• condensation

• an insulator

• a solar collector

All of the following are good conductors of heat EXCEPT

• air

• aluminum

• copper

• silver