Thermal Energy on the Move

Heat is thermal energy moving from a________ object, to a ________ object.

• cooler, warmer

• warmer, cooler

• cold, hot

• warm, hot

Conduction of thermal energy can occur in which state of matter?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• all of the above

Transfer of thermal energy due to the collision of particles of matter.

• heat

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

The main purpose of an insulator on a cooking pot handle is...

• to keep electrical energy from shocking the cook

• to speed up the transfer of thermal energy

• to keep the food material warm

• to slow down the transfer of thermal energy

The transfer of thermal energy by the movement of particles from an area of higher temperature to an area of lower temperature.

• heat

• convection

• conduction

• radiation

The only type of electromagnetic waves that are visible to human eyes are__________ waves.

• micro

• light

• electric

• power

The transfer of thermal energy from one object to another by electromagnetic waves.

• heat

• conduction

• convection

• radiation

A _____________ is any material through which thermal energy moves quickly.

• thermal protector

• thermal conditioner

• thermal insulator

• thermal conductor

Plastic, rubber, and wood are examples of materials which slow down the movement of thermal energy. These materials are classified as_________________.

• thermal conductors

• thermal protectors

• thermal insulators

• thermal devices

All objects give off __________________________, but only objects at high temperatures give off those that are visible.

• magnetic pulses

• nuclear waves

• radiant light

• electromagnetic waves