Chapter 5 Thermal Energy

Automobile engines and steam engines are examples of

• internal combustion engines

• external combustion engines

• heat engines

• solar collectors

Wind and ocean currents are formed by ________.

• radiation

• convection

• conduction

• condensation

A material that reduces the transfer of thermal energy is an

• conductor

• insulator

• solar collector

• radiator

All of the following are good thermal conductors EXCEPT

• silver

• copper

• aluminum

• air

_________ is the most resistant to thermal energy transfers.

• copper wire

• aluminum foil

• water

• foam insulation

The process by which engine fuel burns is ________.

• radiation

• convection

• combustion

• conduction

Through which of the following will convection most likely occur?

• solids and liquids

• solids and gases

• solids

• liquids and gases

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

• radiation

• combustion

• conduction

• convection

Energy from the Sun travels to Earth as _______.

• mechanical energy

• radiant energy

• combustion

• chemical energy

Of the following the best insulator would be

• silver

• copper

• air

• iron