Particles in Motion Quiz

The device that is used to measure the temperature of an object is called:

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• Barometer

• Vernier Caliber

Which of the following is true about the perception of coldness in objects?

• Some objects feel colder than others

• All objects feel equally cold

Random motion is movement in all directions at the same speed ( T/F)

• False

• True

The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called ______________

• Condensation

• Diffusion

• Evaporation

• Osmosis

The energy of motion is called _________________ and its unit is _________________

• Kinetic energy, kilogram

• Potential energy, kilogram

• Kinetic energy, Joule

• Potential energy, Joule

Increasing temperature would _____________ kinetic energy

• decrease
• increase

What is kinetic energy?

• The energy stored in an object due to its position
• The energy released from an object at rest
• The energy generated by an object's weight
• The energy an object possesses due to its motion

How does temperature change affect the mass of an object?

• Increases

• Decreases

• No effect

How does the volume of a gas change with an increase in temperature, assuming constant pressure?

• increase

• decrease

• stays the same

What is the name of the process shown in the picture?

• Condensation

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

• Diffusion