What is conduction?
Thermal Energy Transfer Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance without any apparent movement of the substance itself.
The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance by the emission of the substance.
The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance by the movement of the substance itself.
The transfer of heat or electricity through a substance by the absorption of the substance.
Answer explanation
Conduction is the transfer of heat or electricity through a substance without any apparent movement of the substance itself. This is the correct choice.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of conduction?
Jumping on a trampoline
Blowing a balloon
Swimming in a pool
Touching a hot pan
Answer explanation
Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact. Touching a hot pan is an example of conduction because heat is transferred from the pan to your hand through direct contact.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is convection?
The process of heat transfer through the movement of a fluid caused by differences in temperature.
The process of heat transfer through the movement of a fluid caused by differences in density.
The process of heat transfer through the movement of a gas caused by differences in pressure.
The process of heat transfer through the movement of a solid caused by differences in temperature.
Answer explanation
Convection is the process of heat transfer through the movement of a fluid due to temperature differences.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of convection?
Melting ice in a glass
Lightning during a thunderstorm
Boiling water in a pot
Baking cookies in an oven
Answer explanation
Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid. Boiling water in a pot is an example of convection because the hot water rises and the cooler water sinks, creating a circular flow of heat.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is radiation?
Radiation is the absorption of energy by electromagnetic waves or subatomic particles.
Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Radiation is the process of converting matter into energy.
Radiation is the release of gas from a radioactive substance.
Answer explanation
Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of radiation?
Wind blowing through a window
A person running on a treadmill
Energy emitted by the sun
Water boiling in a pot
Answer explanation
Radiation refers to the energy emitted by the sun.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is heat transfer?
The transfer of electrical energy from one object to another
The transfer of light energy from one object to another
The transfer of mechanical energy from one object to another
The transfer of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a difference in temperature.
Answer explanation
Heat transfer is the transfer of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.
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