Quiz on Heat and Thermal Energy

What is the definition of "Heat"?

• Total kinetic and potential energy of the molecules in an object

• Transfer of thermal energy

• Measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object

• The process by which an object gains thermal energy

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What does "Temperature" mean?

• Transfer of thermal energy

• The process by which an object gains thermal energy

• Measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object

• Total kinetic and potential energy of the molecules in an object

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How is "Thermal energy" defined?

• Measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in an object

• The process by which an object gains thermal energy

• Transfer of thermal energy

• Total kinetic and potential energy of the molecules in an object

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What heat transfer method occurs when you stand in the sun?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• None of the above

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Which heat transfer method occurs when you cook food in an oven?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• None of the above

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What is the method of heat transfer that occurs when you touch a hot pot?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• None of the above

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When you hold a cold ice cube in your much warmer hand, how does the heat transfer?

• From your hand to the ice cube

• From the ice cube to your hand

• There is no heat transfer

• The heat transfers equally in both directions

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How does the heat transfer from your hand to the ice cube?

• Through radiation

• Through convection

• Through conduction

• It does not transfer

What does the symbol 'Q' represent in the heat transfer formula?

• Mass of the substance

• Specific heat of the substance

• Temperature change of the substance

• Amount of heat gained or lost

What does the symbol 'm' represent in the heat transfer formula?

• Amount of heat gained or lost

• Specific heat of the substance

• Temperature change of the substance

• Mass of the substance