Exploring Thermal Energy Through Engaging Experiments

What is the total volume of water when 200 milliliters of hot water is mixed with 200 milliliters of cold water?

• 200 milliliters

• 400 milliliters

• 800 milliliters

• 600 milliliters

What was the initial temperature of the hot water used in the experiment?

• 62 degrees Celsius

• 5 degrees Celsius

• 60 degrees Celsius

• 30 degrees Celsius

What is the term used to describe when two different temperatures come together and balance out?

• Conduction

• Equilibrium

• Insulation

• Expansion

Why does metal feel cooler to the touch compared to wood, even if they are at the same temperature?

• Metal is a better insulator

• Wood is a better conductor

• Wood absorbs heat faster

• Metal absorbs heat energy faster from your body

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What is the term for materials that do not absorb heat energy quickly?

• Expanders

• Insulators

• Equilibrium

• Conductors

What happens to the brass ball when it is heated in the flame?

• It expands

• It remains the same size

• It contracts

• It melts

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Why is the handle of the brass ball and ring made of wood?

• Wood is cheaper

• Wood is a good conductor

• Wood is an insulator

• Wood is more durable

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What prevents the balloon with water from popping when exposed to flame?

• The balloon is made of special material

• The water absorbs the heat energy

• The rubber is thicker

• The flame is not hot enough

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What is the main reason the ice cube melts faster on the metal plate compared to the insulator plate?

• The metal plate is colder

• The insulator plate is warmer

• The metal plate conducts heat energy faster

• The insulator plate conducts heat energy faster

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What is the purpose of using a copper pipe in the dollar bill flame experiment?

• To burn the bill

• To conduct heat away from the bill

• To insulate the bill

• To hold the bill in place

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