Thermal Energy and Thermal conductivity Lesson Check

Thermal energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only be transformed

• True

• False

Give one example of which thermal energy is produced (released)

Particles far away from the flame have more kinetic energy and vibrate faster than particles near the flame.

• True

• False

In which of the following ways thermal energy is the fastest?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

In which of the following ways thermal energy is the slowest?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

_________ do not allow thermal energy to easily pass through them.

• insulators

• conductors

What is one example of a good thermal conductor?

• plastic

• cotton

• metal

• foam

An oven mitt is an example of a good:

• thermal insulator

• thermal conductor

Rubber and plastic are examples of good:

• thermal insulators

• thermal conductors

A wooden spoon is an example of a good:

• thermal insulator

• thermal conductor