What does temperature measure in an object?

• The total energy of all particles

• The average kinetic energy of particles

• The potential energy of particles

• The thermal energy of the object

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Which of the following is NOT a temperature scale used in science?

• Rankine

• Celsius

• Fahrenheit

• Kelvin

At what temperature does water freeze in Kelvin?

• 273 Kelvin

• 373 Kelvin

• 100 Kelvin

• 0 Kelvin

What is the theoretical point at which all molecular motion stops called?

• Thermal equilibrium

• Boiling point

• Freezing point

• Absolute zero

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How is heat transferred between objects of different temperatures?

• From the warmer object to the colder object

• Equally between both objects

• From the colder object to the warmer object

• It depends on the type of material

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What happens to the temperature of an object when it loses thermal energy?

• It decreases

• It increases

• It fluctuates

• It remains the same

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Which method of thermal energy transfer involves direct contact?

• Conduction

• Convection

• All of the above

• Radiation

What is the primary method of heat transfer in boiling water?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Evaporation

Which method of heat transfer can occur through empty space?

• Radiation

• Convection

• All of the above

• Conduction

What type of heat transfer is involved when warming your hands by a fire?

• Radiation

• Conduction

• All of the above

• Convection