thermal energy

The energy of moving particles is called _____.

• sound energy

• heat or thermal energy

• light energy

• mechanical energy

When particles are heated they begin to ____.

• move faster

• mover slower

• move up

• jump out of the pot

A large amount of matter needs ______ thermal energy to warm up than a small amount of matter.

• less

• the same amount of

• more

• no

The Greek prefix thermo- means _____.

• thermometer

• heat

• sun

• microwave

Does mechanical energy create thermal energy?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

• Maybe

What tool is used to measure temperature?

• a stove

• a beaker

• a thermometer

• a glove

Why would the temperature of boiling water be higher than the temperature of ice water?

• Because the particles in the boiling water are moving faster.

• Because the particles in the boiling water aren't moving at all.

• Because the particles in the boiling water are moving slower.

• Because the particles in the boiling water are moving at the same speed.

Different substance's particles speed up at different rates.

• True

• False

Metal objects heat up more slowly than plastic or wooden objects?

• True

• False

When thermal energy is applied to an ice cube, it _____.

• freezes

• stays the same

• tastes better

• melts