Energy and Heat Test
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these claims best describes the thermal energy of a substance?
the sum of the kinetic energy of all of the particles of a substance
the average kinetic energy of the particles that make up a substance
the total kinetic and potential energies of the particles of a substance
the difference between the kinetic energy and potential energy of a substance
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NGSS.MS-PS3-3
NGSS.MS-PS3-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As Warren holds a pan over a fire, the water begins to boil as shown in the figure below. The metal handle of the pan becomes very hot, causing an uncomfortable sensation in Warren’s hand.
What process, indicated by the letter Y, was responsible for transferring energy to Warren’s hand?
conduction
convection
insulation
radiation
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following forms of energy does a bolt of lightning produce?
light
mechanical
nuclear
potential
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reggie puts a beaker of ice and water on a hot plate, and the ice slowly begins to melt as shown in the figure below. After a few minutes, only liquid water is in the beaker. Eventually, the water becomes hot and boils. The liquid water changes to water vapor, which is a gas.
In what way is the liquid water different from the water vapor?
The liquid particles move slower.
The liquid has a higher boiling point.
The vapor has a lower temperature.
The vapor particles have less energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-4
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A flashlight runs on a battery. If the light is left on, the battery runs out and the flashlight stops working. Which claim best describes what has happened to the battery’s energy?
It has been destroyed.
It has changed to potential energy.
It has been stored as kinetic energy.
It has changed to thermal energy and light energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-5
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Explain why a solid expands when it gains energy.
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OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Identify two types of energy produced by a hair dryer.
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