Thermal Energy Quiz

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• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

What is thermal energy primarily a measure of?

• The total potential energy of the particles in a substance

• The total kinetic energy of the particles in a substance

• The total mass of the particles in a substance

• The total volume of the particles in a substance

Which of the following is true about the direction of heat transfer?

• Heat transfers from a region of lower temperature to a region of higher temperature

• Heat transfers from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature

• Heat does not transfer between regions of different temperatures

• Heat transfers equally in all directions regardless of temperature

What is the primary mechanism of heat transfer in fluids (gases and liquids)?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Insulation

Which material would be the best conductor of thermal energy?

• Wood

• Plastic

• Copper

• Wool

What is the unit of measurement for thermal energy?

• Joules

• Watts

• Newtons

• Hertz

In the context of thermal energy, what does the term "specific heat capacity" refer to?

• The amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius

• The capacity of a substance to conduct heat

• The maximum amount of heat a substance can store

• The heat required to change the state of a substance without changing its temperature

Which process describes the transfer of heat through a solid by direct contact of particles?

• Convection

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Expansion

Which of the following is an example of conduction?

• Listening to music

• Touching a hot stove

• Watching a movie

• Holding a cold drink

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

• Plastic

• Wood

• Metals

• Glass