Big Idea 10 & 11 Energy and Light Quiz

What is energy defined as?

• The ability to feel

• The ability to hear

• The ability to see

• The ability to do work

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What happens when light comes into contact with a shiny surface?

• It disappears

• It bends

• It is reflected

• It is absorbed

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What is the combination of light and thermal energy from the Sun called?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Radiant energy

• Chemical energy

What are objects that do not allow heat energy to move easily through them called?

• Thermal conductors

• Thermal absorbers

• Thermal reflectors

• Thermal insulators

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What causes a shadow?

• Light bending around an object

• Light being absorbed or reflected by an object

• Light disappearing

• Light moving in a straight line

What is white light composed of?

• Only red and blue colors

• Only green and yellow colors

• All colors of the spectrum

• No colors

What happens to light when it travels through clear objects or substances?

• It is absorbed

• It bends

• It disappears

• It is reflected

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What is the term for the flow of energy due to the difference in temperature between two objects?

• Thermal transfer

• Thermal dissipation

• Thermal absorption

• Thermal reflection

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What are good conductors of heat?

• Glass and rubber

• Styrofoam and cloth

• Iron, copper, and aluminum

• Plastic and wood

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What is an example of friction causing thermal energy?

• Rubbing your hands together

• Pushing a box across a smooth surface

• Wearing a dark shirt on a sunny day

• Holding a metal pan

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