laws of thermodynamics

Temperature is a measure of the...

• total energy in a substance
• total kinetic energy in a substance
• average potential energy in a substance
• average kinetic energy of molecules in a substance

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

A slower particle has a lower energy than an identical, faster particle.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-PS3-2

The transfer of thermal energy between objects of different temperatures is called...

• temperature
• heat
• internal energy
• none of these

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

When thermal energy is added to a substance, the substance's particles move:

• More rapidly at an increased distance from each other.

• More rapidly with less distance between each other.

• More slowly with a greater distance between each other.

• More slowly with a reduced distance between each other.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Heat travels from the sun to the earth by the process of...

• conduction
• convection
• radiation
• insulation

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The temperature of a glass of cold water will eventually...

• Match the temperature of the surrounding environment.
• Always be colder than the surrounding environment.
• Become warmer than the surrounding environment.
• Never change temperature.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy is

• created
• destroyed
• conserved
• created and destroyed

Which way does heat flow?

• hot to cold
• cold to hot
• it doesn't 

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• A hair dryer is drying up your hair.
• When the AC or heater changes the temperature.
• When a car engine turns hot after being turned on.
• When you are making soup and the water is rising and lowering.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

What heat transfer happens when you burn your hand by touching a fire?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Connection

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4